Microtomes are cutting tools that are used to create incredibly thin material slices known as sections.
Microtomes Microtomes are the most often used apparatus/instrument in histology labs for obtaining sample slices for further microscopic inspection. Knife clamps, a sample container, a thickness gauge, and other accessories are included. It is a mechanical device that moves the sample towards the blade/knife in micron-sized increments to acquire the necessary thickness section (thickness of the section mostly ranges from 5-10 nm). One of the most significant equipment in microtomy processes is the knife (microtome knife). In most cases, a wedge (C type) knife is utilised to cut the sample piece during a standard microtomy process. In addition to knives, there are two types of disposable blades on the market: low profile blades and high profile blades. Microtomes are important in research because they are employed in microscopy to prepare samples for examination under transmitted light or electron radiation. Depending on the specimen being sliced and the required thicknes...