Description
DESCRIPTION The PELCO® Q Pin Stubs are also available with an engraved lines to accommodate multiple small samples on one stub and to simplify indexing. The sharp notch can be used as master reference point and the engraved crosses can be used as sub-reference point; ideal for low magnification applications. The engraved lines divide the PELCO® Q Pin Stubs in equal sized squares of 6.3 x 6.3mm (1/4″ x 1/4″). Direction for use of the PELCO® Q Pin Stubs
Record position(s): Locate notch; we suggest to position it in the upper right corner
Set SEM stage tilt at zero
Set SEM beam shift and stage rotation at zero
Align the sides of the PELCO® Q Stub parallel with the X and Y movements of the stage
Image the tip of the notch and determine the tip; define the tip of the notch the 0,0 location on the PELCO® Q Stub
Index any location with reference to the tip of the notch and record the position(s); example 5.64mm Left and 4.28mm Down
Store the indexing positions with the PELCO® Q Stub together with an image Relocate position(s): Locate notch; we suggest to position it in the upper right corner
Set stage tilt at zero
Line up the sides of the PELCO® Q Stub parallel with the X- and Y-movements of the stage
Image the tip of the notch and determine the tip; define the tip of the notch the 0,0 location on the PELCO® Q Stub
Retrieve recorded positions for the stub and move the stage to location; example 5.64mm Left and 4.28mm Down
The previously stored location should now be in the field of view 16190-124 – PELCO® Q Pin Stub, 12.7 x 12.7mm (1/2″ x 1/2″), 4 Divisions 16190-199 – PELCO® Q Pin Stub, 19 x 19mm (3/4″ x 3/4″), 9 Divisions 16190-2516 – PELCO® Q Pin Stub, 25.4 x 25.4mm (1″ x 1″), 16 Divisions
