
We have a wide range of high quality disc apertures for use in electron microscopes, Focus Ion Beam, microprobe and X-ray systems. These apertures are manufactured to tight tolerances with precision drilled holes. They are usually made from a platinum/iridium alloy 95:5% or molybdenum, although tantalum can be supplied for some applications. Platinum apertures can be made with hole sizes down to 5µm diameter whereas the smallest size for molybdenum is 10µm. We maintain a stock of all the regularly used aperture sizes with disc diameters and thicknesses to suit all current EM systems. We also have apertures for systems which are no longer manufactured but are still in use.
The apertures can also be used for non-electron microscopy applications where precision small holes are required for light optics, gas and liquid flow purposes.
Non-standard sizes can be supplied to special order.
Profile 'A'.
Tolerances | |
Disc diameter: | +0/-0.02mm |
Thickness: | +0/-0.02mm |
Hole size: | 5 - 10µm: ±1µm |
11 - 70µm: ±2µm | |
71 - 300µm: ±5µm | |
301 - 1000µm: ±10µm | |
Capillary length: | 1/2 hole diameter for 10 - 200µm |
<100µm for larger holes | |
Roundness of hole: | 0.1µm for holes 5 - 10µm |
1µm for holes 11 - 200µm | |
2µm for holes over 200µm | |
Centring of hole: | 0.02mm for diameter up to 7mm |
0.03mm for diameter 7 - 30mm |
LEAD TIMES: Average Lead Times are shown individually in days for any products not currently in stock. Whilst we are working closely with our suppliers to minimise the impact of global supply chain issues, and regularly update our product prices and lead times, some are subject to change due to supply chain fluctuations.
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