NIMS Microstructural Characterization Platform
for advanced nanomaterials, office
E-mail:arim-hub[at]nims.go.jp (Replace [at] by @)

Ceramics sample preparation facilities

Ceramics sample preparation facilities in Namiki site

Model 695 PIPS Ⅱ(Gatan) Precision ion polishing system
Acc. voltage: 0.1~8 kV
Sample cooling system equipped
MS2 Microsaw (Technoorg Linda) Diamond wheel saw: diameter 50 mm
ML-180 Polisher (Maruto) Speed of rotation: 50~ 500 rpm
543-175 Digital Indicator (Mitutoyo) Origin set (zero-set)
Model 656 Dimple Grinder (Gatan) Grinding wheel diameter: 15 mm
Grinding load: 0~40 g
Auto stop sensor equipped
Hot plate HP-1SA (AS ONE) High power digital hot plate
Max. temperature: 400 ℃
Multi-coater VES-30T (Vacuum Device) A multi-coater with functions:
Vacuum evaporation,
Sputtering,
Hydrophilic treatment, and etc.
FIB system FB-2000S (Hitachi) Focused ion beam specimen preparation system
Acc. voltage: 30 kV
Micro-sampling attachment equipped