DESCRIPTION

Using simple mechanics, the small sample cleaver (SSC) uses a novel sample holder and a cleaving platform to safely cleave samples into chips as small as 2x2 mm. The novel sample holder allows samples from 4-10 mm to be held during indenting and cleaving. No more handling samples directly with fingers. Gloved hands are ok, the holder has no screws, springs or pins.

Benefits

• Addresses the need to cleave small samples without loss of material or damage
• Accurate and repeatable cleaving of small samples without excessive handling
• Can be operated securely with gloved hands
• Flexible sample handling. Hold-downs accepts samples of various widths (3-15 mm) and thickness (200-900 μm)
• Easy to use

Features

• The small sample cleaver (SSC) base comes with 4 magnetic hold-downs for samples from 200-900 μm thick
• Use the sample hold-downs to securely transfer the sample to the LatticeAx for indent, then back to the SSC for cleaving
• Two cleaving pins for cleaving a variety of sample types
• Gauge sets the sample for an 0.5 mm indent versus the standard 1 mm indent on the LatticeAx
• A storage case secures all components.