X-Prep®
Precision Milling
Polishing System
The most advanced, intuitive, automated milling machine in the world.
The X-Prep® is a specialized 5-axis CNC-based milling/grinding/pol-ishing machine designed to support electrical and physical failure analysis techniques and other applications requiring high precision sample preparation.
Unlike the typical CNC machine, the X-Prep® has a compact tabletop footprint that easily fits into the lab environment and is designed to minimize noise. Additionally, its 12″ touchscreen GUI enables an easy process-based workflow to control the system’s powerful functions – no programming knowledge required!
The key design components feature granite construction with a wide RPM range spindle (3,000–100,000 RPM), a high precision closed-loop Z-Control (2.4 nm encoder resolution and 0.1 N force control) and large X/Y range of motion (100 mm x 140 mm).
Features
- 5-axis, specialized mechanical milling instrument for lab use
- Large color LCD touchscreen graphic user interface
- Easy-to-use, wizard-based workflow
- Closed-loop Z-axis force and position control
- Live HD video navigation to set X/Y milling/grinding/polishing region
- Automatic 3-point sample leveling
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Mounts
Mounts are used in conjunction with grinding discs or polishing pads/discs.
Discs/Sheets
These plain back pads/cloths are secured to mounts using instant adhesive and used for polishing on the X-Prep®.
Details
Parallel delayering of metalized IC using the Parallel Delayering Module.
Low force physical contact with ruby tipped leveling probe to measure Z position.
All screens feature graphic icons that assist in the visualization of tool motion to help with process setup.