| Gatan TEM specimen preparation kits |
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Low-speed sawing machine, Gatan UltraSonic Disc Cutter (Model 601), Gatan Disc Puncher, Gatan Grinder (Model 623), Ultrasonic cleaner |
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Thin section cut out of bulk specimen, fabrication of standard 3 mm diameter disk, dimple grinding, ultrasonic cleaning, ion milling |
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Gatan UltraSonic Disc Cutter (Model 601) |
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It is best used in cutting discs from brittle materials such as ceramics, semiconductors and minerals. |
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Gatan Disc Puncher |
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This is the preferred method for cutting TEM discs from metals, alloys and all ductile materials. |
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Gatan Grinder (Model 623) |
| Pre-thins and polishes samples precisely to reduce ion milling times and improve quality. |