Used GATAN 656 #9075071 for sale

GATAN 656 is a high precision ion milling equipment used for the surface polishing of delicate specimens such as metals, polymers, ceramics, semiconductors, and nanomaterials. The system is composed of an ion source, a vacuum chamber, the specimen support, and a dedicated data acquisition and analysis software. The ion source of 656 is a 60 kV, 6+ beam ion beam source that allows for the precise production of ions essential for the process. Additionally, the unit comes with a safety switch, which is used to shut off the ion beam and maintain both safety and sample integrity. The vacuum chamber of the machine is designed to maintain a pressure of 0.5 pascals, ensuring that the sample is not degraded during the polishing process due to air composition or volume changes. The size and shape of the chamber are small enough to provide a stable environment for the delicate specimens. To protect specimens from damage, the specimen support offers high stability and rigidity, allowing even fragile specimens to be milled. Additionally, the support comes with temperature adjustment, which helps in controlling the temperature of the sample during the milling process. The data acquisition and analysis software provided with the tool helps the operator keep track of the milling process and improve accuracy. The software is designed to collect and store detailed information such as milling parameters and rate, specimen orientation, and analysis results. GATAN 656 is a reliable, precise, and robust ion milling asset that offers an ideal solution for surface polishing applications. The combination of its advanced features and customizable parameters make it suitable for a wide range of research projects and industry applications.