Abstract: A method of embedding a sample material in a mounting medium with reduced cycle times and a mounting medium for embedding a sample material. The method includes the steps of: preparing a granular mounting medium by blending a granular resin and a granular filler, placing a sample material and said granular mounting medium in a moulding cavity, followed by the steps of: heating, for a first period of time, said moulding cavity including said granular mounting medium thereby producing a sintering mounting medium, cooling, for a second period of time, said moulding cavity including said mounting medium thereby producing a solid mounting medium embedding said sample material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of, and an apparatus for, rinsing materialographic samples. The method includes the steps of: arranging one or more materialographic samples in a sample holder; connecting the sample holder (10) to a rotation head of a rinsing device; placing the sample holder connected to the rotation head in the vessel of the rinsing device; rotating the sample holder relative to the vessel; filling the vessel with a rinsing liquid; and subjecting the materialographic samples in the sample holder to ultrasonic waves.

Abstract: A specimen mover (100) for a grinding and/or polishing machine (120) is disclosed. The specimen mover (100) is configured for rotating one or more specimens (50) in abutment with a preparation surface (75) carried by the grinding and/or polishing machine (120) and the specimen mover (100) includes: a drive housing (20), a driveshaft (30) protruding from said drive housing (20), a thrust housing (10) disposed coaxially on said driveshaft (30) and including at least one thrust pad (12), and a specimen mover plate (15) disposed essentially coaxial with said thrust housing (10) and/or said driveshaft (30) The specimen mover is configured such that the thrust housing (10) is displaceable connected to the driveshaft (30) protruding from said drive housing (20) in a manner allowing the thrust housing (10) to move along, and relative to, the driveshaft (30) protruding from said drive housing (20).