Metallographic Laboratory Specimen Preparation System

The University of Calgary (UCalgary) intends to purchase the PX400 grinding and polishing plate, MX400 mounting press, and SX100 sectioning saw, including installation, training, add-ons, and accessories, from LECO Instruments ULC. The Department of Mechanical Engineering requires this equipment to replace aging, poorly functioning equipment used in undergraduate teaching labs. The LECO MX400 is a fully automated mounting press with an ultra-compact 8-inch-wide chassis, which is necessary to mee