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Webinar: Sample preparation for the geology & mining industry

Published On: 25 June, 2025/By /

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Webinar: Sample preparation for the geology & mining industry

Published On: 25 June, 2025/By /

Want to know how to best analyze rocks, minerals, ores or fossils – without damaging the sample? QATM invites you to a free webinar where they go through the basics of sample preparation for geology and mineralogy.

During the webinar you will learn more about:

  • Sample preparation for analysis in reflected light

  • Production of grinding samples

  • Cutting, grouting, grinding and polishing

  • How to avoid cracks, deformation and material loss

QATM solutions are specifically designed to handle delicate, porous and hard materials – from granite to quartz, from fossils to powdery samples.

Examples of equipment presented:

  • Precision cutter (e.g. Qcut 200 A)

  • Diamond and CBN cutting discs

  • Embedding systems (cold, hot and UV)

  • Grinding and polishing machines (Qpol series)

  • Consumables from QPREP

Feel free to download their free guide: “Sample preparation for geology and mineralogy” – a practical overview of methods, machines and consumables.

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