Individual Force: The force is applied to each sample individually. The main advantage for single or individual sample preparation is the elimination of the planar grinding steps. The primary disadvantage is that the specimen plane is not fixed in a rigid position during grinding and can result in loss of flatness across the specimen.

• Application of Force: Individual pistons (1-6 samples)
• Grinding: No need to planar grind to a fixed plane
• Subsurface Damage: Starting with smaller abrasives produces less surface and subsurface damage
• Fewer grinding steps:Reduces grinding by 2-3 steps
• Repolishing:Do not need to planar for repolishing
• Part No's: FEMTO-1100S, FEMTO-2200S

Central Force: For central force holders the specimens are locked into a rigid position or fixed plane so that the specimens cannot rock during sample preparation, especially the planar grinding or coarser grinding steps. The advantage is that the flatness across all the specimen mounts is better than individual force sample preparation. The main disadvantage is that 1-2 more planar grinding steps are required using coarser more damaging abrasives

• Application of Force: Central force (3-6 samples)
• Grinding: Planar grinding will produce superior flatness
• Higher removal: Can use larger abrasives for higher stock removal
• Fewer grinding steps:Reduces grinding by 2-3 steps
• Part No's: FEMTO-1500S, FEMTO-2500S

• Application of Force: Individual pistons (1-6 samples)
• Head speed: 0-300 rpm (variable)
• Compatibility:NANO-1000S / NANO-2000S polishers
• FEMTO-S Motor:0.54 hp (400 W) dynamic torque servo motor
• Electrical Specifications: 110V or 220V 50/60 Hz
• Specimen Holder: Individual
• Dimensions (WxDxH):
• Weight:
• Part No.: FEMTO-1100S
• Fixtures: FEMTO-1100S fixtures
• Optional:
  ZETA-2000S Abrasive Dispenser
  RC-1000A Recirculating Filtering System

• Application of Force:
  Individual pistons (1-6 samples)
  Central force (3-6 samples)
• Head speed: 0-300 rpm (variable)
• Compatibility:NANO-1000S / NANO-2000S polishers
• FEMTO-S Motor:0.54 hp (400 W) dynamic torque servo motor
• Electrical Specifications: 110V or 220V 50/60 Hz
• Specimen Holder: Individual
• Dimensions (WxDxH):
• Weight:
• Part No's.: FEMTO-1500S
• Fixtures: FEMTO-1500S fixtures
• Optional:
  ZETA-2000S Abrasive Dispenser
  RC-1000A Recirculating Filtering System

• Application of Force:
  Individual pistons (1-6 samples)
  Central force (3-6 samples)
• Head speed: 0-300 rpm (variable)
• Compatibility:NANO-1200S polisher
• FEMTO-S Motor:0.54 hp (400 W) dynamic torque servo motor
• Electrical Specifications: 110V or 220V 50/60 Hz
• Specimen Holder: Individual
• Dimensions with NANO-1200S (WxDxH):25 x 27 x 28 inches (635 x 686 x 711 mm)
• Weight:
• Part No's.: FEMTO-2200S
• Fixtures: FEMTO-2200S fixtures
• Optional:
  ZETA-2000S Abrasive Dispenser
  RC-1000A Recirculating Filtering System