Comparison ledger
Strasbaugh 100R16, Struers TenuPol-5, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.
| Attribute | 100R16Strasbaugh | TenuPol-5Struers |
|---|---|---|
| OEM | Strasbaugh | Struers |
| Category | CMP | CMP |
| Wafer size | — | — |
| Process node | — | — |
| Introduced | — | — |
| Production run | — | — |
| Lifecycle | — | — |
| Lifecycle milestones | — | — |
| Control system | — | — |
| Generation | — | — |
| Family | Strasbaugh 100R16 | Struers TenuPol-5 |
| Specifications | ||
| type | 1 spindle grinder/polisher[1] | — |
| drive system | DC drive system with 2 motors[1] | — |
| spindle RPM | 1-180 RPM[1] | — |
| eccentric RPM | 1-90 RPM[1] | — |
| controls | digital timer; air down switch; spindle and eccentric speed dials; air regulators[1] | — |
| capacity | 16 inches[1] | — |
| spindle size | 1-8 TPI[1] | — |
| overall dimensions | 28 inches x 36 inches x 48 inches[1] | — |
| weight | 500 lbs[1] | — |
| origin | made in the USA[1] | — |
| Equipment type | — | Electropolishing[2] |
| Function | — | Prepares TEM sections of electrically conductive materials through electrolytical thinning[2] |
| Polishing voltage range | — | 0-100 V (0.1 V steps)[3] |
| Polishing current | — | 2.5 A[3] |
| Electrolyte container capacity | — | approximately 1 liter[4] |
| Recommended electrolyte temperature range | — | -50°C to +45°C (-58°F to +113°F)[4] |
| Pump flow rate range | — | 0-50 (arbitrary units)[4] |
| Specimen disc diameters (pre-thinning) | — | 10 mm[4] |
| Specimen disc diameters (final thinning) | — | 3 mm[4] |
| Light stop detection | — | Auto or ignore[4] |
| Flow modes | — | Single flow, Dual flow step, Dual flow ramp[4] |
| Output voltage (polishing) | — | 0-100 V (0.1 V steps)[3] |
| Output current (polishing) | — | 2.5 A[3] |
| Width | — | 270 mm (10.6")[3] |
| Depth | — | 180 mm (7.1")[3] |
| Height | — | 276 mm (10.9")[3] |
| Weight | — | 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)[3] |
| Operating temperature | — | 5-40°C (41-104°F)[3] |
| Operating humidity | — | 0-95 % RH non-condensing[3] |
| Storage temperature | — | -25-55°C (13-113°F)[3] |
| Storage humidity | — | 0-95 % RH non-condensing[3] |
| Noise level | — | LpA = 55.4 dB(A) (measured value), Uncertainty K = 4 dB[3] |