Thermo Scientific HM340E Operation Manual page 39

Foil Clamp
The foil clamp is used for foils or thin specimens.
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To insert the specimen, loosen the three clamping screws [a] slightly and push the movable jaw [c]
sideways against the two springs [b].
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The specimen is kept in place by the springs [b]; however, its posi- tion can be changed. Turn the three
clamping screws [a] to clamp the specimen tightly against the fixed jaw [d].
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When using an orienting adapter with the instrument, first insert the enclosed graduated ring into the
orienting adapter with the pin. With the graduated ring the orientation in X-/Y-direction is can- celled.
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However, it is possible to turn the Z-axis 60° in either direction.
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Then insert the foil clamp.
Note
According to the various specimens, it might be helpful to use in addition Thermo Fisher Scientific's sandwich
supporting material (Cat. No. 176010).
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