Logitech's highly automated sample preparation system delivers new levels of performance in material processing capabilities.

17 Apr 2014

Akribis-air is a new edition to Logitech's range of lapping and polishing machines. This highly automated stand alone system delivers the ultimate in processing innovation, enabling you to achieve the highest level of processing results in the minimum of time.

The single station lapping and polishing system has a 400mm plate, and a speed of 100rpm. When working with the dynamic load control of Logitech’s new air driven jigs the system offers fast, repeatable and highly accurate results across a wide range of applications.

Removing the black magic from sample preparation

It is a very skilled job to achieve the accuracy and surface finish that many of these demanding applications require, particularly due to the high levels of manual set-up and control. The increasing cost of materials and lose of expert staff adds additional pressure to your processing departments and laboratories.

With this in mind the design team at Logitech developed a software platform and a number of automated controls that significantly reduces the amount of manual input required during set-up, processing and clean-up operations. These new features have been so successful that they can reduce processing time by as much as 40%.

Key features include:

• Automatic wafer thickness control for the highest degree of geometric precision, flatness and parallelism.
• Software driven set-up for faster processing times and more reliable results.
• Extensive parameter control for the processing of highly complex and fragile materials or devices.
• Increased plate speed for faster removal rates and higher throughput.
• Plate flatness control for higher quality and accurate of the samples.
• Metered abrasive feed supply for optimal processing and reduced consumable waste.
• Auto-wash feature for minimal clean-up time and increased user safety.

Typical applications for this system include:

• Silicon Carbide - Optics, LEDs and Power electronics
• Cadmium Zinc Telluride - Opto-electronic devices, Infrared detectors
• Gallium Arsenide - Infrared, Laser diodes, Integrated circuits
• Indium Phosphide - Opto-electronic devices, Laser diodes
• Sapphire - LEDs
• Gallium Nitride - Optical Devices, Laser diodes, RFs

The Akribis-air lapping and polishing machine is chemically resistant to standard chemicals used in CMP applications, including sodium hypochlorite (Na OCL). The auto-wash feature in the system increases user safety when working with hazardous semiconductor material and standard CMP.

For further information visit www.akribisair.com or email enquiries@logitech.uk.com