Abstract: Example systems and methods of a system for mounting a grinder/polisher sample holder are provided. The system includes a platform having one or more fasteners, upon which one or more mounting fixtures are arranged and mounted. The one or more mounting fixtures are configured to secure a sample holder in place for testing of the samples, such as a hardness test. One or more of the mounting fixtures may include mounting brackets to support the sample holder, and to fix an orientation and/or position of the sample holder. In examples, the mounting fixtures have interfaces to contact and support the sample holder when the sample holder is arranged within the system.

Abstract: A garment for shaping the midsection of a user includes an upper section, a floating or movable inner panel middle section, and a lower section. The floating panel middle section shapes the body and can include one or more of compressive, shaping and/or non-compressive materials.