Used LAM STRATA-3 #293609729 for sale

LAM STRATA-3 is an ion milling equipment designed for precision and uniform materials removal. The ion beam is generated by an ion source and then directed at the sample work piece in an inert, ultra-high vacuum environment. The ion beam passes through an electrical field before reaching the surface of the sample, allowing for well-defined removal of material by the ion milling process. The ion beam is absorbed by the surface of the sample, creating a plasma cloud around it and liberating particles from the bond of atoms. These ionized particles are then transferred from the sample and onto a defense mechanism, whereupon they are gathered and returned to the ion source. This process enables precise removal of material and controlled material plasma generation with exact control over the dopant and trace elements of the plasma. STRATA-3 ion milling system is based on an automated unit with a three axis-lift column. This configuration allows for exact positioning of the sample during the milling process. The sample table is equipped with a servo-motor that is capable of feeding the sample material beneath the ion beam while the associated energy can be finely tuned to optimize milling performance. The ion source is connected to the one-piece lift quartz window, allowing for a higher precision of the beam alignment. LAM STRATA-3 machine is designed to process samples up to 5 cm in diameter with a 10 mm depth of affected material. The sample can then be loaded onto the lift column for ion beam adjustment and electron gun for sample magnification. The adjustable ion source can be set to produce beam currents ranging from 0.1 to 50 mA with energies up to 20 keV and beam sizes varying from 1 to 5 μm. Once the desired settings are achieved, milling can begin with a selectable number of plasma counts and overflow timers helping to maintain a reliable and accurate process. The operator interface of STRATA-3 offers a range of intuitive options designed to simplify the ion milling experience. The user can set up the sample using a choice of translation, rotation, or tilt pre-programmed positions for a precise sample alignment. The operator is then able to monitor the ion milling operations using a remote viewer that allows for real-time monitoring of the entire process. In contrast to conventional ion milling systems, LAM STRATA-3 enables improved precision in IMS processing with a high quality plasma profile and excellent surface finish. The tool's safety interlocks and high quality components provide reliable ion milling and an assured product quality. In combination with its industry-leading abrasion-resistant quartz window and the universal design of the lift column, STRATA-3 ensures an optimal performance in a variety of applications.