MicroMill
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Sub-micron sample motion control. High-precision milling. Sample height detection and tilt correction by a drill-tip sensor. Sample map navigation increases sample-area field-of-view. 50mm of computer-driven sample movement on X, Y and Z axes. Sub-sampling path interpolation. Data/image file re-coordination, including save, recall, and export. New contour-following function. > Because of its high-resolution milling capability, MicroMill is extremely useful in a range of applica-tions. Two examples of these are the following: Complex crystal growth zonation: Subsampling provides high-resolution elemental isotopic chemistries, and intra-zonal variations of the crystal structure. Accretionary growth structure examination: Subsampling within annual growth banding of molluscan shells allows reconstructing sea-sonal variations present during the life of an organism, such as a clam. > MicroMill is a microsampling system designed for high-resolution milling to recover sample pow- der for chemical and isotopic analysis. The combination of sub-micron stage resolution and position accuracy, real-time video observa-tion and proprietary software permits sampling of complex accretionary structures in skeletal and crystalline materials. >

Study growth zones in diagenetic carbonates: MicroMills subsampling capability provides high-resolution elemental isotropic chemistries and intra-zonal variation of crystal structure. > Accretionary growth banding in molluscan shell: Subsampling within the annual growth banding of a clam shell allows reconstruction of seasonal variations present during the lifespan of this organism. > MicroMill software main screen: Sample navigation window shown in lower left corner increases the field-of-view up to 52mm wide. Length 16 / 406 mm Width 12Ԕ / 305 mm Height 26 / 660 mm Weight 42 lb. / 19 kg...