What MIECO’s Customers Say:
“I’m a forensic fiber examiner and have used MIECO’s QCSMS microtome to prepare cross-sections of reference fibers from clothing. This practical microtome allows me to check quickly which different fiber types are present in fiber yarn. I can highly recommend it for forensic fiber examinations.”
Kris De Wael, forensic scientist and author of “Microscopy in forensic fiber examinations. A practical photo
atlas and training tool.”
The MIECO microtomes that we purchased were of high quality and great craftsmanship. Due to the thin nature of the fixtures, it can be challenging to fabricate such devices. For fiber cross-sections it is best to have the slice as thin as possible for light transmission. We searched for a couple years to find one that was suitable. Many machine shops were willing to try, but none of them had much knowledge of the use of the final product. The fixtures they made were generally too thick and the slot too wide. They were rudimentary at best.
When I talked to Jay at MIECO, he recommended one of his fixtures. I asked if he could make it thinner. He was reluctant but gave it a shot. He sent them both but warned that the thinner one was unlikely to hold up. It has been 5 years since the two fixtures were put in use at our central lab. Both still look and work great. It is a tribute to Jay’s craftsmanship and knowledge of the end use. It is also worth noting that technicians that are skilled at doing cross-sections are a contributing factor in the longevity of the fixtures. Former Microscopy lab manager Jeff Bowen
“Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. has used Mieco microtomes in our fabric analysis labs for more than 10 years. Mieco’s products continue to perform as well today as the day we received them. The microtomes hold fine denier multifilament yarns, securely guaranteeing clean cuts with clear images. Mieco offers a wide range of microtome sizes so we can cross section from 10 denier up to 1000 denier.”