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arrow12Spark Cutter - Model EE 4 Spark Cutter Model EE4

The EE 4 Spark Cutter (Electroerosion Unit) is designed for drilling holes, slots and discs of virtually any profile in hard meals. The cutting speed will, of course, vary depending on the sample size and material. As an example, a hole can be drilled in titanium sheet of 0.3 mm thick in about 20 – 60 minutes depending on the surface quality required.

Application

Because of the basic operating principle of the Spark Cutter, it is advised that the device can onlybe used for high-conductivity materials (with the exception of aluminum). The work piece holder accessory can hold 5 mm wide metal bands. Work piece of different size require modification of the holder.

Operation

Operation of the device is based on an electrochemical process. The drilling tool and work-piece are connected to the power supply: the positive pole to the work-piece, and the drill through an electromagnetic coil to the negative pole. By switching on the power supply, electric current flows through the circuit consisting of the work-piece, the electromagnetic coil and the drill. When the electric current exceeds a certain limit, the magnetic field of the coil lifts up the drill and the current is cut off. The drill is then forced back to the work-piece by a spring in the head unit, and the cycle starts again. The drilling is effected by the electrochemical process taking place at the moment that the electric circuit is stopped.

Specifications

Power Supply Unit
Power Input:

100 - 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz 1 A or 220V 50/60 Hz or 220 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A

Power Output: approx. 1.5 - 20 VDC, 2 A (average)
Dimensions: 100mm x 170mm x 235mm
Head Unit
Power Input: approx.1.5 - 20 VDC, 2 A (average)
Dimensions: 140mm x 260mm x 290mm

System Configuration

Ordering

EMS # Model # Description Qty Price  
55110-EE4 EE 4 Spark Cutter each 4,300.00 Add to Cart
55110-H4 H4 Drill Tool for 1mm Dia           each 200.00 Add to Cart

arrow12MicroSaw – Model MS 3

MicroSaw – Diamond SawMS3 MicroSaw

MicroSaw is a small, versatile diamond wheel saw, to be mounted under a standard laboratory microscope. The precision offered by such an optical alignment makes MicroSaw ideal for cutting and sectioning required during the TEM specimen preparation. The compact design and easy operation, MicroSaw allows the user cut almost any solid material with precisely and reproducibly prior to thinning for TEM. Thin ceramic, semiconductor material, hard metals can be further sectioned with 0.01mm accuracy.

Operation

The Model MS 3 MicroSaw is driven by an electric motor through a helical transmission. The 12 V DC is provided by the power supply subunit. The speed at which the wheel turns is continuously adjustable. Adjustment of the specimen position, arm contact point, arm tension and the down-stop control mechanism is possible. Two adjustment screws at the bottom of the instrument allow positioning of the stand, and leveling the MicroSaw underneath of the stereomicroscopy for precision sectioning.

Specifications

Input power: 12 VDC
Power consumption: 15W
Dimensions: 260 mm x 150 mm x 80 mm
Diamond wheel size: 50mm diameter, 0.15mm thick
Diamond wheel type: AC32 63/50
Maximum Sample Size: ~ 10 x 10 mm
Minimum slice thickness: ~ 100 microns

System Configuration

Ordering

EMS # Description Qty Price  
55150-MS3 MicroSaw, Model MS 3 each 2,550.00 Add to Cart
55150-10 Replacement MicroSaw Diamond Wheel each 240.00 Add to Cart

MicroHeat is a small compact hot platearrow12MicroHeat – Model MH2

Thermoplastic gluing under stereo microscope

Application

MicroHeat is heat-stabilized, combined with a power supply, designed for embedding samples and  for thermoplastic gluing under stereo-optical microscope. The MicroHeat was developed to make the embedding procedure easier. Because of MicroHeat is small dimensions, it is can be easily placed on the specimen table of the sterooptical microscope, and with the help of the microscope, the gluing faults can be avoided, this result is very important in case of sample requiring bubble-free sticking (e.g. cross section samples for EM).

Operation

Model MH 2 is relatively simple to operate. The temperature of the hot plate can be adjusted continuously in a wide range and is kept constant by the built-in electronic. A control circuit maintains the temperature of the heated surface within ±5°C. The temperature of the heated surface usually reaches the preset temperature within 1 – 3 minutes. However, it is recommended that to use the hot plate at least 5 minutes after the unit was on.

Specifications

Input power: 12V DC, 1.2 A
Power consumption: 14 W
Temperature Range: 50 - 180°C
Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 30 mm
55110-MH2 MicroHeat, Model MH 2 each 590.00 Add to Cart

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