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master craftsmen for grinding and sharpening

Gerhard Ohme
Klingenstraße 36
07646 Stadtroda
Thuringia/ Germany

BN 7400006650

ST.-Nr. 162 254 00222

What is a Microtome?

A microtome is a sectioning instrument that allows for the cutting of extremely thin slices of material, known as sections. Microtomes are an important device in microscopy preparation, allowing for the preparation of samples for observation under transmitted light or electron radiation. Microtomes use steel, glass, or diamond blades depending upon the specimen being sliced and the desired thickness of the sections being cut. Steel blades...