GTS1

The GTS1 uses a variable-speed linear drive system to feed samples through the diamond blade. The feed rate monitor displays the cutting speed, allowing the operator to set the optimum rate for the material. The chuckface linear drive system moves the slide holder parallel to the saw blade. The distance between the slide holder and the blade is adjustable via a dial gauge on the sample table, enabling precise control of slide thickness. For vacuum mounting, the vacuum chuckface is attached to the sample table and is compatible with the VS2 Vacuum System. In automatic operation, an acrylic hood encloses the work area to contain splash and reduce noise. For manual cutting, an acrylic splash shield and coolant deflector can be fitted. The sample table can be moved to the rear of the workdeck for manual trimming and slabbing.^{[1][2][3][5][4]}

In the production of geological thin sections, the GTS1 is used for two main operations: cutting bulk rock to size and thinning slide-mounted rock chips prior to final lapping. The machine can pre-thin mounted sections to as thin as 200 micrometres, reducing subsequent lapping time. The GTS1 can also pre-cut sections up to 125 by 100 millimetres from bulk material. The saw is designed to be used in conjunction with the VS2 Vacuum System for holding mounted slides, and a Coolant Recirculation Unit is available to collect cutting debris from recycled coolant.^[3][4]