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Sample Labeling

I am using, brother P-touch PT-18R label maker for labeling my sample boxes. This label maker can be connected to computer and there are many label templates available that you can use with this label maker. Before connecting the label maker to your computer make sure to install its software first which can be downloaded from here


I prefer to keep my samples in small boxes which can be bought from here -

http://www.tedpella.com/storage-boxes-bags_html/styrene-boxes.htm

product number - 139-17

To label with multiple line go to A/F->Block Layout->3/4" (or different tape width)->1+5

Sample Numbering -

I prefer to number sample as -number in that lot, I also write addional information about the sample
and most importantly date of fabrication of sample.

To group similar samples and keep them together I use a big box inside which all the small samples perfectly fits. 
This box can be bought from here (product number - 139-25)

http://www.tedpella.com/storage-boxes-bags_html/styrene-boxes.htm

To keep sample in vacuum you can use desiccator which can be bought from here

http://www.amazon.com/Bel-Art-Scienceware-420270000-Polycarbonate-Desiccator/dp/B002VBW9SM/ref=zg_bs_393238011_8


Tools You will Need Often

1) Digital Caliper


Ordering Parts

Good source of mechanical parts is McMaster. Its usually a good idea to open the 3D cad file provided at macmaster website to get a feel of how the parts will look like. I keep a scale with me all the time to have a feel of how big the part will be. You can download the free eDrawings software from Solidworks which lets you open the CAD file from the McMaster website.

10mm Tee for glove box
10mm tube fitting valve for glove box

Lab Supplies 

- Nitrile gloves

lap join for dielectric spectroscopy, PFA Tee for dielectric

ANSI flage for LN2 in vacuum chamber, 1/4inch plug