O p e r a t i o n
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Model 1010 Ion Mill
Standard Magnification Version
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2.
Type a name. When
Save
is clicked, the program will automatically add the required
.rcp extension.
Note: To retrieve the program, click
Load from Disk
.
Start milling
Note: Before ion milling each specimen, start the pump, wait until the minimum pressure
(2 X 10
-5
torr) is achieved, and then check the specimen temperature.
1.
Click
Pump
to evacuate the specimen chamber.
Note: Many operators start the pump before setting milling parameters to save
time.
2.
Close the shutter on the front window.
3.
Wait until a vacuum of 2x10
-5
torr has been achieved.
4.
Engage the conductor rod by rotating the Dewar knob clockwise, as viewed from the
rear of the instrument. Rotate until the pin on the knob contacts the pin stop.
5.
If the specimen is to be cooled, fill the Dewar with liquid nitrogen.
6.
Wait for the temperature to reach the minimum desired value, often –120
o
C.
Omit steps 4 through 6 if the specimen is not to be cooled.
7.
Click
Start
.
The following dialog box will appear asking whether to create a log of this run.
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