November 1, 2012 - September 30, 2014
| Labs and Equipment | Michigan Tech Researcher* w/o Operator | External Researchers w/o Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Casting/Foundry | $80/hr | $150/hr |
| JEOL JSM-6400 SEM | $33.50/hr | $100/hr |
| Hitachi S-4700 FESEM | $40/hr | $130/hr |
| JEOL JEM-4000FX TEM | $29/hr | $150/hr |
| Hitachi FB-2000A FIB | $59/hr | $170/hr |
| X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) | $2.40/hr** | $20/hr |
*If technical staff are used to operate equipment, staff hourly salary + associated fringe benefits will be charged to user research or incentive indexes. Only certified users can operate equipment.
**It is likely this rate will increase to a level near the previous rate of $5.50/hr after a new rate request in January 2013.