The sophisticated IM5000Ar ion beam milling system from Hitachi can be used to prepare customized cross-sections measuring up to 10 mm wide. It also enhances pre-polished surfaces of samples that are often hard to prepare through conventional means (such as polishing, grinding and cutting).
Processing Performance
- Custom width uniform cross-sections measuring up to 10 mm wide can be processed
- Final polishing, for example, for EBSD, utilizing low angle milling (FlatMilling), or for contrasting by high angle milling (relief milling), in just a few minutes
- A single powerful ion beam gun allows high milling speed
- Constant ion beam emission from sub-1 kV accelerating voltage
- Supports fine-surface polishing of sensitive materials
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Easy Sample Handling
- Milling position can be readjusted at all times without remounting the specimen
- Ex-situ alignment of mask and cross-sectioning range makes setup fast and easy
- Resin-embedded samples of up to 25 mm in height and 50 mm in diameter can be loaded for ultimate polishing
Simple Operation
- Easy maintenance and setup with a single ion beam gun
- Single button push to initiate a process
- Programmable multi-step processes
Extendability
- Cryo cooling allows cross-sections on heat sensitive materials
- Multi-position auto-processing, recipe management and workflow creation
- Treating oxidation sensitive sample (such as LiB electrodes) without making contact with air
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