EM ACE600 is a high-vacuum coating system for preparing fine-grained thin films for electron microscopy. With automated receipt-based carbon and sputter coating workflows and a programmable chamber (up to two sources in one process), users can achieve uniform coatings while keeping routine preparation efficient.
- Boost trust in coating consistency with automated, accurate carbon and sputter coating procedures that support larger sample output each run and produce repeatable results.
- To create high-quality carbon films, match the carbon coating to the EM application by selecting carbon thread, carbon rod, or e-beam evaporation.
- Fulfill sophisticated sputter-coating requirements for high-magnification SEM with a base vacuum of less than 2 × 10-6 mbar. For oxygen-sensitive work, this can be extended to the 10-7 mbar regime using a Meissner trap.
- In the adjustable metal process chamber, run up to two distinct sources in a single preparation procedure to streamline multi-layer or multi-step coatings without rupturing the vacuum.
- Simplify daily tasks by automating front door loading and receipt-based processes with a single button.
- When necessary, expand into cryo workflows by setting up EM ACE600 for advanced cryo experiments and coating under frozen conditions
- Use an "adaptive pulsing" method for carbon thread evaporation to lower the heat burden during carbon deposition.
- The revolving stage idea provides a uniform coating throughout a broad stage.
- When set up for cryo transfer dock/workflows, enable cryo transfer into the SEM using the EM VCT500 Vacuum Cryo Transfer System.
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