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D.
Correcting for Observed Tilt during polishing
If you notice a tilt on the die, simply align the tilt knobs to west and east as you previously did in aligning
your sample. Turning the tilt knob clockwise (CW), you are pushing the sample holder forward which
translates to the side of the sample on the same side as the knob to DESCEND. Turning the tilt knob
counterclockwise (CCW) is vice versa, the same side elevates (effectively lowering the opposite side).
Both tilt knobs work with this same principle. Adjust your sample according to the tilt seen on the die.
Then proceed with the process. The pivot point is a third point not parallel to either tilt knobs, which
allows you to adjust for side to side and front to back tilt.
Tilt
Knob
Pivot
Point
Sample
Tilt Knob
Pivot
Point
Sample
Turning tilt knob CW
