The main features of Hitachi's high-tech ion milling device IM4000 are: 1 Both cross-sectional cutting and flat grinding can be performed; 2. Higher processing efficiency, with a cross-section of about 500 μ m/h; 3. Program controlled intermittent machining; 4. Through the cooling function, it is possible to reduce the vulnerability to heat
Hitachi High Tech Ion Grinding Device IM4000
Main features:
1. It can be cut into sections or ground into flat surfaces;
2. Higher processing efficiency, with a cross-section of about 500 μ m/h;
3. Program controlled intermittent machining;
4. The cooling function can be used to process samples that are easily damaged by heat
Application areas:
1. Semiconductor industries such as LED and PCB;
2. Shale gas;
3. Polymer materials

Blade cutting method for sample preparation IM4000 plus ion grinding section cutting
Sample: Cross section of color printing paper (multi-layer structure)
Magnification: 10000 times

Not using refrigeration grinding. Using refrigeration grinding
Sample: Cross section of lithium battery separator
Magnification: 20000 times

IM4000 plus ion polishing surface treatment after mechanical polishing treatment
Sample: Cross section of gold wire welding
Magnification: 10000 times