All equipment status updates.
We are beginning something new with AFM training. We have used up all the cantilevers that came with the AFM so we have no more to use in training. We will charge for the cost of a cantilever to be used in training. Now, the AFM training cost is $21 for a cantilever plus $12/hr labor. We will need an account index for these charges before work can begin.
Let me know if you have questions.
I’m happy to say that the TEM is back online. You can schedule time when you need it.
We are seeing some horizontal lines in the images above magnification 100KX. I’m in touch with the Hitachi engineers who have given me a test. We will do that test this afternoon and get more info from Hitachi.
The scope works fine below 100KX so I’m not closing off use.
I’ll be in touch with you regarding progress.
The 6400 and JEOL TEM are still down.
TEM
Our engineer is sending me a circuit board to try in the TEM. If we are lucky that is all it is we will be back online.
6400
There is a power supply problem that I am working on. Not an easy fix.
So repairs to both instruments are on going.
The 2010 TEM is still down with a vacuum pump problem. I’m working with our service engineer to get it back online.
I’ll keep you up to date.
The 6400 is back online and ready to use. I don’t have a lot of faith that this was a permanent fix since this has happened several times. Get your work done now!
This time with a vacuum problem. I’m working on it now.
Problem with gun alignment is back. Scope can’t be used. I’ll get on it Monday.
Both cordless drills are missing from the tool chest and no one has signed them out in the logbook. Please return right away – someone else needs to use one.
Maintenance is complete. The instrument is working great.
Okay to use it!
