{"id":5308,"date":"2026-08-04T15:40:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T06:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aem.imr.tohoku.ac.jp\/?page_id=5308"},"modified":"2026-08-04T15:40:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T06:40:26","slug":"low-energy-milling-system-technoorg-linda-gentle-mill-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aem.imr.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/low-energy-milling-system-technoorg-linda-gentle-mill-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Low-Energy Milling System Technoorg Linda Gentle Mill 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>*Note: This page was translated by AI from the Japanese original. In case of any discrepancy, the Japanese version shall prevail.*<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"equipment-header\" style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aem.imr.tohoku.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1651469062_14-e1698904976550.jpg\" alt=\"Low-Energy Milling System Gentle Mill 3 appearance\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 1.5em; color: #0056b3;\">Overview<\/h2>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1.8; font-size: 1.05em;\">\n<p>The Technoorg Linda <strong>Gentle Mill 3<\/strong> is a low-energy plasma milling system using an argon ion broad beam. Its low beam current and shallow ion incidence angle allow finishing polishing while minimizing damage to the specimen surface.<\/p>\n<p>It is typically used for final-stage finishing (removal of the surface damage layer) after cross-sectional specimens have been prepared with other ion milling systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 1.5em; color: #0056b3;\">Features<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.8; padding-left: 1.2em;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"><strong>Low-Energy Plasma Milling:<\/strong> A low-acceleration argon ion broad beam enables finishing with minimal specimen damage.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"><strong>Shallow Ion Incidence Angle:<\/strong> An irradiation angle of 0&#8211;6&#176; allows uniform finish polishing without significantly removing the specimen surface.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"><strong>Variable Beam Current:<\/strong> Beam current adjustable in the range of 5&#8211;80 &#181;A.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 1.5em; color: #0056b3;\">Specifications<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff9e6; border-left: 4px solid #ff9800; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 1em 0; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.6;\">\n  <strong style=\"color: #d97706;\">[Specification Notice]<\/strong><br \/>\n  Actual equipment configurations or specifications may differ from standard manual specifications. Please consult the equipment manager for details regarding current capabilities and conditions of use.\n<\/div>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 1em; font-size: 0.95em;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<th style=\"width: 28%; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">Manufacturer<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">Technoorg Linda (Hungary) \/ Japan distributor: Japan Physitec Co.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<th style=\"width: 28%; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">Model<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">Gentle Mill 3 (Low-Energy Plasma Milling System)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<th style=\"width: 28%; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">Processing Method<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">Low-energy plasma milling with an argon ion broad beam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<th style=\"width: 28%; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">Beam Current<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">5&#8211;80 &#181;A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<th style=\"width: 28%; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">Ion Incidence Angle<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">0&#8211;6&#176;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<th style=\"width: 28%; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">Primary Application<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">Low-damage finish polishing of TEM specimens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<th style=\"width: 28%; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">Funding Category<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">ARIM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<th style=\"width: 28%; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">Location<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">Room 2-613<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 1.5em; color: #0056b3;\">Manuals &amp; Guidelines<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f0f7ff; border-left: 4px solid #0056b3; padding: 12px 16px; margin-top: 1em; border-radius: 4px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><strong>[Manuals &amp; Guidelines]<\/strong><br \/>Manuals are planned for release at a later date and are not yet publicly available. For inquiries regarding instrument use, please contact the equipment manager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Note: This page was translated by AI from the Japanese original. In case of any discrepancy, the Japanese version shall prevail.* Overview The Technoorg Linda Gentle Mill 3 is a low-energy plasma milling system using an argon ion broad beam. 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