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Leica RM 2155 Rotary Microtome
15. Accessories
15.2.3 Holder for round specimens
The holder for round specimens is designed to accom-
modate cylindrical samples. Inserts for specimens of
6, 15 and 25 mm diameter are available.
To mount the required insert
(2, 3, 4)
turn the clamp-
ing ring (1) counterclockwise and remove.
Place the insert
(2)
,
(3)
or
(4)
in the clamping ring
(1)
and fix the clamping ring
(1)
by turning it clockwise.
To mount the specimen, turn the clamping ring
(1)
counterclockwise, mount the sample
(5)
and fix by
turning the clamping ring clockwise.
To orient the sample, introduce the pin
(9)
in one of
the holes
(10)
and turn counterclockwise.
To fix the orientation, introduce the pin
(9)
again in
one of the holes
(10)
and turn clockwise.
15.2.4 Vee insert
The vee insert is mounted in the hole provided in the
lower movable jaw of the standard specimen clamp.
This enables to clamp round specimens in the stan-
dard specimen clamp.
Turn the knurled knob
(1)
counterclockwise to move
the movable jaw
(2)
downward.
Insert the pin
(3)
of the vee insert
(4)
in the hole
(5)
of the lower jaw
(2)
.
Mount the sample as required.
Turn the knurled knob
(1)
clockwise to move the
movable jaw
(2)
with the vee insert
(4)
upward
against the fixed jaw to securely clamp the sample.
4
2
1
Fig. 41.1
Fig. 41.2
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3
5
10
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5
4
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