Comparison ledger
Buehler Isomet 4000, Disco 321, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.
| Attribute | Isomet 4000Buehler | 321Disco |
|---|---|---|
| OEM | Buehler | Disco |
| Category | Dicing & Grinding | Dicing & Grinding |
| Wafer size | — | — |
| Process node | — | — |
| Introduced | — | — |
| Production run | — | — |
| Lifecycle | — | — |
| Lifecycle milestones | — | — |
| Control system | — | — |
| Generation | — | — |
| Family | Buehler Isomet 4000 | Disco 321 |
| Cited variants | — | |
| Specifications | ||
| Configuration | Precision Linear Sectioning Saw[2] | — |
| Machine name | IsoMet 4000 Linear Precision Saw[1] | — |
| Description | An automatic linear saw that adjusts the feed rate to provide consistent, quality cuts and to prevent specimen and machine damage.[1] | — |
| Cutting system | SMARTCUT system[1] | — |
| Specimen positioning | 1bcm Specimen Positioning System[1] | — |
| Dimensions | 21 1/2" W x 29 1/2" D x 13 1/4" H (546 mm x 750 mm x 337 mm)[1] | — |
| Electrical | 85a2 264 V, 50/60 Hz, 1 Phase[1] | — |
| Motor | 1 1/4 hp (795 W) 200 a2 5000 rpm[1] | — |
| Noise level | 73 dB (no load, 12 inches away from machine)[1] | — |
| Shipping weight | 130 lbs (56 kg)[1] | — |
| Coolant tank | 0.9 gal (4 liter)[1] | — |
| Coolant flow rate | 0.7 gal/min (3 liter/min)[1] | — |
| Type | automatic linear precision saw[1] | — |
| SMARTCUT | automatically adjusts feed rate to provide consistent, quality cuts and prevent specimen and machine damage[1] | — |
| Specimen positioning system | 1bm Specimen Positioning System[1] | — |
| Blade speed range | 200·5000 rpm[1] | — |
| Feed rate range | 0.05·0.75 in/min[1] | — |
| Cutting distance | 0.01·8.00 inches[1] | — |
| OEM | — | Disco[3] |
| Model | — | 321[3] |
| Equipment type | — | Wafer Dicing Saw[3] |
| Facility context | — | Cleanroom Instrumentation[3] |
| Application area | — | Nano and Micro Fabrication[3] |
| Location | — | FNT 4.106[3] |
| Wafer Size | — | Up to 6 inches[4] |
| Spindle Power | — | 1.0 kW Synchro Spindle (or 1.5 kW Synchro Spindle in some configurations)[5] |
| Spindle Power (alternate) | — | 1500 Watt spindle[4] |
| Non-Contact Setup | — | Non Contact Setup[5] |
| Microscope | — | Microscope With Eyepiece and Shutter (or Dual Objective Microscope With Eyepiece)[5] |
| Broken Blade Detection | — | Broken Blade Detection[5] |
| Light Tower | — | Includes Light Tower[5] |
| Chuck Type | — | 6" Universal Chuck (or 6" Porous Film Frame Chuck)[4] |
| Wafer size capability | — | Up to 6" wafers[5] |
| Chuck | — | 6-inch porous film frame chuck[4] |
| Spindle power | — | 1500-watt spindle[4] |
| Footprint | — | Small footprint[4] |
| Setup | — | Non-contact setup[5] |
| Blade break detection | — | Broken blade detection[5] |
| Other features | — | Floppy drive, light tower, blade tools, manuals[5] |
| Facility area | — | Nano and Micro Fabrication[3] |
| Wafer size | — | up to 6" wafers[5] |
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