Opportunity
CanadaBuys #AB-2026-05057
University of Calgary Seeks LECO Metallographic Lab Equipment and Services
Posted
July 13, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-05057
NAICS
423490
The University of Calgary's Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking to upgrade its metallographic laboratory with new specimen preparation equipment. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Department of Mechanical Engineering - OEM Highlight: - LECO Instruments ULC is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified for this procurement - Products/Equipment Requested: - PX400 Grinding and Polishing Plate - Required to be compatible with existing 8-inch plate inventory - Supports high-throughput needs for over 260 students - MX400 Mounting Press - Fully automated - Ultra-compact 8-inch-wide chassis to address lab space and safety constraints - SX100 Sectioning Saw - Designed for integration with other equipment to enable a closed-loop, safe, and structurally sound sample preparation workflow - Installation, training, add-ons, and accessories for all equipment - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must replace aging lab tools and fit within existing space and safety parameters - Compatibility with current inventory and support for undergraduate teaching labs is essential - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities are provided in the notice
Description
The University of Calgary intends to purchase the PX400 grinding and polishing plate, MX400 mounting press, and SX100 sectioning saw, including installation, training, add-ons, and accessories from LECO Instruments ULC. This equipment is required to replace aging, poorly functioning equipment used in undergraduate teaching labs within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The MX400 mounting press is fully automated and compact to meet lab space and safety constraints. The PX400 grinder-polisher maintains compatibility with existing inventory and supports high-throughput requirements for over 260 students. The SX-100MC Sectioning Saw integrates with the other equipment to support a closed-loop workflow for safe and structurally sound sample preparation.