Sample Preparation Rates

Plasma Cleaner, Cut-off saws, Polishers, and Ion Milling Instruments, as well as Hardness Measurements.

Usage rates are grouped into broad categories by technique and then by UVa or external use. Internal UVa users can be trained to use the equipment independently or be assisted by an instrument specialist. Industrial partner and external academic / government institutional rates include the support of an instrument specialist.

  • Allied High-Tech MultiPrep Polisher

    For precision sample preparation for TEM and EBSD analyses

     

    Instrument Information

     

    UVA RATES:

     

    MultiPrep Instrument Usage: $0/hr (bring own supplies)

    MultiPrep Operator Costs and Training: $60/hr

    MultiPrep Supplies (e.g. diamond slurry) are extra - cost dependent on product.

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES:

     

    MultiPrep Instrument Usage: $10/hr + supplies

    MultiPrep Operator Costs and Training: $70/hr

    MultiPrep Supplies (e.g. diamond slurry) are extra - cost dependent on product.

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

     

    MultiPrep Instrument Usage: $20/hr + supplies

    MultiPrep Operator Costs and Training: $125/hr

    MultiPrep Supplies (e.g. diamond slurry) are extra - cost dependent on product.

     

    *Rates are for reference only. See R. White for current instrument costs and estimates.

     

     

  • Hitachi IM4000 Polisher

    Flat & Cross Section Milling and Polishing

     

    Instrument Information

     

    UVA RATES:

     

    Hitachi 4000 Ion Mill Instrument Usage: $28/hr (current) --> $25/hr  (after 7/1/23)

    Hitachi 4000 Ion Mill Operator Costs:  $60/hr

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES (Cost = Instrument + Operator) :

     

    Hitachi 4000 Ion Mill Instrument Usage: $33/hr (current) --> $30/hr  (after 7/1/23)

    Hitachi 4000 Ion Mill Operator Costs:  $70/hr

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

     

    Hitachi 4000 Ion Mill Instrument Usage: $60/hr

    Hitachi 4000 Ion Mill Operator Costs:  $125/hr

     

    *Rates are for reference only. See R. White for current instrument costs and estimates.

  • Gatan 691 Ion Mill

    Ion Mill for TEM Sample Preparation

     

    Instrument Information

     

    UVA RATES:

     

    Gatan 691 Ion Mill Instrument Usage: $17/hr

    Gatan 691 Ion Mill Operator Costs:  $60/hr

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES (Cost = Instrument + Operator):

     

    Gatan 691 Ion Mill Instrument Usage: $22/hr

    Gatan 691 Ion Mill Operator Costs:  $70/hr

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

     

    Gatan 691 Ion Mill Instrument Usage: $20/hr (current) --> $35/hr (after 7/1/23)

    Gatan 691 Ion Mill Operator Costs:  $125/hr

     

    *Rates are for reference only. See R. White for current instrument costs and estimates.

  • Henniker HPT-100 Plasma Cleaner

    Sample Cleaning with Argon, Argon/Oxygen, or Oxygen Plasma

     

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    UVA RATES:

     

    Plasma Cleaner Instrument Usage: $6/run (current) --> $6/run (oxygen) or $11/run (argon + oxygen)  (after 7/1/23)

    Plasma Cleaner Operator Costs:  $60/hr

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES (Cost = Operator + Instrument):

     

    Plasma Cleaner Instrument Usage: $11/run (current) --> $11/run (oxygen) or $22/run (argon + oxygen)  (after 7/1/23)

    Plasma Cleaner Operator Costs:  $70/hr

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

     

    Plasma Cleaner Instrument Usage: $20/run (current) --> $20/run (oxygen) or $30/run (argon + oxygen)  (after 7/1/23)

    Plasma Cleaner Operator Costs:  $125/hr

     

    *Rates are for reference only. See R. White for current instrument costs and estimates.

  • Technics and Cressington Sputter Coaters

    Sputter Coating with Au-Pd, Pt and Au

     

    INSTRUMENT INFORMATION

     

    UVA RATES:

     

    Technics Sputter Coater Instrument Usage: $11/run (current) --> $15/run (after 7/1/23)

    Cressington Au/Pd Sputtering Coating - Instrument Usage: $17/run (current) --> $20/run (after 7/1/23)

    Cressington Pt Sputter Coating - Instrument Usage: $22/run (current) --> $25/run (after 7/1/23)

    Technics and Cressington Sputter Coater Operator Costs:  $60/hr

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES (Costs = Instrument + Operator):

     

    Technics Sputter Coater Instrument Usage: $17/run (current) --> $20/run (after 7/1/23)

    Cressington Au/Pd Sputtering Coating - Instrument Usage: $22/run (current) --> $25/run (after 7/1/23)

    Cressington Pt Sputter Coating - Instrument Usage: $28/run (current) --> $30/run (after 7/1/23)

    Technics and Cressington Sputter Coater Operator Costs:  $70/hr

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES (Costs = Instrument + Operator):

     

    Technics and Cressington Sputter Coater Instrument Usage: $30/run (current) --> Technics $25/run or  Cressington Au/Pd $30/run or Cressington Pt $35/run (after 7/1/23)

    Technics and Cressington Sputter Coater Operator Costs:  $125/hr

     

    .*Rates are for reference only. See R. White for current instrument costs and estimates.

     
  • Gatan 682 Precision Etching and Coating System (PECS)

    Gatan PECS for Au-Pd, Pt, Cr, C and Silicon Dioxide Coating

     

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    UVA RATES:

     

    Gatan 682 PECS Instrument Usage: $11/run (current) --> $15/run (after 7/1/23)

    Gatan 682 PECS Operator Costs:  $60/hr

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES (Cost = Instrument + Operator):

     

    Gatan 682 PECS Instrument Usage: $17/run (current) --> $20/run (after 7/1/23)

    Gatan 682 PECS Operator Costs:  $70/hr

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

     

    Gatan 682 PECS Instrument Usage: $20/run (current) --> $25/run (after 7/1/23)

    Gatan 682 PECS Operator Costs:  $125/hr

     

    *Rates are for reference only. See R. White for current instrument costs and estimates.

  • Fischione Jet Thinner

    TEM Sample Electropolishing (3 mm diameter)

     

    INSTRUMENT INFORMATION

     

    UVA RATES:

     

    Fischione Electropolisher Instrument Usage: $0/run (current) --> $10/run (after 7/1/23)

    Fischione Electropolisher Operator Costs:  $60/hr

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES (Cost = Instrument + Operator):

     

    Fischione Electropolisher Instrument Usage: $0/run (current) --> $20/run (after 7/1/23)

    Fischione Electropolisher Operator Costs:  $70/hr

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

     

    Fischione Electropolisher Instrument Usage: $0/run (current) --> $60/run (after 7/1/23)

    Fischione Electropolisher Operator Costs:  $125/hr

     

  • Struers Labotom 5 Cut-Off Saw

    Cut-Off Saw for Bulk Materials

     

    INSTRUMENT INFORMATION

     

    UVA RATES:

     

    Struers Cut-off Saw Instrument Usage: $3/run

    Struers Cut-off Saw Operator Costs:  $60/hr

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES (Cost = Instrument + Operator):

     

    Struers Cut-off Saw Instrument Usage: $3/run (current) --> $6/run (after 7/1/23)

    Struers Cut-off Saw Operator Costs:  $70/hr

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

     

    Struers Cut-off Saw Instrument Usage: $3/run (current) --> $12/run (after 7/1/23)

    Struers Cut-off Saw Operator Costs:  $125/hr

  • Mager Cut-Off Saw

    Fine Cut-Off Saw

     

    INSTRUMENT PAGE

     

    UVA RATES:

     

    Mager Precision Cut-off Saw Instrument Usage: $0/run (bring own supplies/blades)

    Mager Precision Cut-off Saw Operator Costs:  $60/hr

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES (Cost = Instrument + Operator):

     

    Mager Precision Cut-off Saw Instrument Usage: $0/run (bring own supplies/blades)

    Mager Precision Cut-off Saw Operator Costs:  $70/hr

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

     

    Mager Precision Cut-off Saw Instrument Usage: $0/run (bring own supplies/blades)

    Mager Precision Cut-off Saw Operator Costs:  $125/hr

     

  • TechCut 4 Low-Speed Saw

    Low-Speed Precision Saw for Sectioning

     

    INSTRUMENT INFORMATION

     

    Bring own supplies including blade.

     

    UVA RATES:

     

    Techcut Slow-speed Saw Instrument Usage: $0/run (bring own supplies/blades)

    Techcut Slow-speed Saw Operator Costs:  $60/hr

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES (Cost = Instrument + Operator):

     

    Techcut Slow-speed Saw Instrument Usage: $0/run (bring own supplies/blades)

    Techcut Slow-speed Saw Operator Costs:  $70/hr

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

     

    Techcut Slow-speed Saw Instrument Usage: $0/run (bring own supplies/blades)

    Techcut Slow-speed Saw Operator Costs:  $125/hr

  • Tinius Olsen Hardness Tester

    Model F14-1 Vickers & Knoop Indentation Hardness Measurements

     

    Instrument Information

     

    UVA RATES:

     

    Tinius Olsen Instrument Usage: $5/use

    Tiium Olsen Operator Costs:  $60/hr

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES:

     

    Tinius Olsen Instrument Usage: $8/use

    Tiium Olsen Operator Costs:  $70/hr

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

     

    Tinius Olsen Instrument Usage: $10/use

    Tiium Olsen Operator Costs:  $125/hr

     

    .*Rates are for reference only. See R. White for current instrument costs.

     

     

  • Rockwell Hardness Tester

    Wilson Rockwell Hardness Tester

    UVA RATES:

     

    Rockwell Hardness Instrument Usage: $0/use

    Rockwell Hardness Operator Costs:  $60/hr

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES:

     

    Rockwell Hardness Instrument Usage: $0/use

    Rockwell Hardness Operator Costs:  $70/hr

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

     

    Rockwell Hardness Instrument Usage: $0/use

    Rockwell Hardness Operator Costs:  $125/hr

     

    .*Rates are for reference only. See R. White for current instrument costs.

  • Fischione Dimple Grinder

    Fischione Dimple Grinder - Model 150

    UVA RATES:

     

    Dimple Grinder Instrument Usage: $10/day

    Dimple Grinder Operator Costs:  $60/hr

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES:

     

    Dimple Grinder Instrument Usage: $20/day

    Dimple Grinder Operator Costs:  $70/hr

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

     

    Dimple Grinder Instrument Usage: $60/day

    Dimple Grinder Operator Costs:  $125/hr

     

    .*Rates are for reference only. See R. White for current instrument costs.

  • Fischione Disc Cutter

    Fischion Ultrasonic Disc Cutter

    UVA RATES:

     

    Disc Cutter Instrument Usage: $15/hr

    Disc Cutter Operator Costs:  $60/hr

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES:

     

    Disc Cutter Instrument Usage: $20/hr

    Disc Cutter Operator Costs:  $70/hr

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

     

    Disc Cutter Instrument Usage: $30/hr

    Disc Cutter Operator Costs:  $125/hr

     

    .*Rates are for reference only. See R. White for current instrument costs.

  • Lapping and Polishing Equipment

    Standard Lapping and Polishing Instruments

    UVA RATES:

     

    Polishing Instrument Usage: $0/hr

    Polishing Operator Costs:  $60/hr

     

    EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS RATES:

     

    Polishing Instrument Usage: $0/hr

    Polishing Operator Costs:  $70/hr

     

    INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

     

    Polishing Instrument Usage: $0/hr

    Polishing Operator Costs:  $125/hr

     

    .*Rates are for reference only. See R. White for current instrument costs.