GATAN Precision Ion Polishing System

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