O p e r a t i o n
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Model 1010 Ion Mill
Standard Magnification Version
Insert specimen
1.
Grasp the specimen gear with tweezers.
2.
Insert the specimen into the specimen chamber after opening the specimen access
door.
Microscope
Omit this procedure if the endpoint determination option is being used.
1.
Turn
ON
the top and bottom lights
2.
Center the standard magnification microscope with respect to the specimen by
rotating the microscope within its mount and /or the mount with respect to its post
3.
Choose the magnification level by rotating the zoom adjustment.
4.
Focus the microscope by rotating the focus knob.
5.
Select an area of interest by further adjusting microscope with respect to its mount
and/or post
Endpoint determination (optional)
1.
If the endpoint determination capability is used, install the laser (see page 18).
2.
Close the shutter on the front viewing window
3.
Make sure the chamber lights are turned off.
The lights might cause the laser to give a false reading.
Set milling parameters
1.
Edit the default parameters for the ion sources (voltage and current), stage rotation,
and milling angle.
