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Lab Force 1
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What it is
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedBenchtop grinding and polishing machines of this class press a specimen against a rotating platen dressed with an abrasive medium. A controlled force is applied to the specimen holder to set the material removal rate. The platen rotates at a user-selected speed while a coolant or lubricant is delivered to the contact zone. The operator selects the abrasive grit and the sequence of steps to remove material progressively.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe Lab Force 1 operates in the materialographic sample preparation workflow rather than on a semiconductor production line. The machine runs after the specimen has been sectioned and mounted and before it is etched and examined under a microscope. The grinding and polishing stages produce a flat, scratch-free surface for microstructural analysis.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe machine prepares specimens of metals, alloys, ceramics, and composites for microscopic examination. Typical applications include metallurgical failure analysis and quality control of manufactured parts. Cross-section examination of electronic components also uses grinding and polishing of this kind.
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Frequently asked questions
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No specifications for the Lab Force 1 are on record.
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Lab Force 1 are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Equipment inventory listing
- [2]Lab Force 1 — Struers | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
Last updated Sep 24, 2026.
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