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Gatan Precision Ion Polishing System (PIPS)

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691 Precision Ion Polishing System (PIPS™)

The PIPS™ is a user-friendly precision ion polisher designed to produce high quality, TEM specimens with minimal effort.
The PIPS™ is a dedicated low angle ion polishing unit with high milling rates. The standard milling angle is 4°.

It features:

  • High milling rates at shallow angles
  • Whisperlok™ for fast and simple specimen exchange
  • Patented specimen holders for double sided, low angle milling
  • Beam Modulation offering both single and double sector milling
  • CCD imagery for "real-time" video monitor imaging
  • Liquid nitrogen sample cooling

Specifications:

  • Milling Angle +10° to -10°, Each gun independently adjustable
  • Milling Voltage: - 100eV to 6.0KeV
  • Sample Size 3mm or 2.3mm