MicroMill

MicroMill

MicroMill

Product catalog summary
Overview: The MicroMill is a high-resolution microsampling device designed for precise milling to collect sample powder for chemical and isotopic analysis. It features sub-micron stage resolution, real-time video observation, and proprietary software, enabling detailed sampling of complex structures in skeletal and crystalline materials.
Key Advantages:
  • Sub-micron sample motion control and high-precision milling.
  • Sample height detection and tilt correction using a drill-tip sensor.
  • Enhanced sample map navigation for increased field-of-view.
  • 50mm computer-driven movement on X, Y, and Z axes.
  • Sub-sampling path interpolation and data/image file management.
  • New contour-following function for improved accuracy.
Applications:
  • Complex crystal growth zonation: Provides high-resolution elemental isotopic chemistries and intra-zonal variations.
  • Accretionary growth structure examination: Allows reconstruction of seasonal variations in molluscan shells.
Hardware Specifications:
  • High-resolution stereo microscope with optical zoom and petrographic features.
  • S-video color CCD video camera for imaging and digitizing samples.
  • Automated 50mm travel in X, Y, and Z stages with sub-micron resolution.
  • Low-eccentricity, high-torque DC milling chuck with variable speed (1,200 – 35,000rpm).
  • Precision tungsten-carbide milling tools for high spatial resolution.
Software Features:
  • Windows®-based software with point-and-click functions.
  • Live video image display and on-screen sub-sampling path visualization.
  • Precise depth control and Z-tilt correction functions.
  • Data record file management with sample-path information.
  • Image saving, recalling, and exporting in various formats (BMP, TIF, JPG, TGA).
Site Requirements:
  • Dimensions: Length 16” / 406 mm, Width 12” / 305 mm, Height 26” / 660 mm.
  • Weight: 42 lb. / 19 kg.
  • Voltage: 100 - 240 VAC, 300W, 50/60 Hz.
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Catalog excerpts

MicroMill-1

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. >

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MicroMill-2

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 Voltage...

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