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D500i

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D500i — uwaterloo.ca
Fig. 01D500iuwaterloo.ca[1]

What is it?

The South Bay Technology D500i Dimpler is described as being used for dimple grinding of samples for transmission electron microscopy sample preparation. The source states that it can dimple grind samples to thicknesses of less than 10 μm, and that it includes real-time measurement of tool height, specimen thickness, and tool runout, along with Z position sensing and automatic termination, variable damping of the arm to reduce vibrations, and automated controls.

What can it run?

Process applications and technology nodes documented for this tool.

  • Dimple grinding for TEM sample preparation

What do the numbers mean?

Dimensions & facilities1

Measurement
Real time measurement of tool height, specimen thickness, and tool runout[1]
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Configuration & options5

Purpose
Dimple grinding of samples for transmission electron microscopy (TEM)[1]
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Dimple thickness capability
to thicknesses of < 10 μm[1]
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System feature
Z position sensing and automatic termination[1]
Accurate?
System feature
Variable damping of arm to reduce vibrations[1]
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System feature
Automated controls[1]
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Not publicly documented

The following facts about the D500i are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the D500i are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the D500i are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the D500i are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the D500i are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the D500i is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

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Sources & citations

Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]uwaterloo.ca — uwaterloo.cauwaterloo.ca
  2. [2]QNC metrology labs | Quantum-Nano Fabrication and Characterization Facility | University of Waterloo — uwaterloo.cauwaterloo.ca
  3. [3]South Bay Technology D500i Dimpler [SOUTHBAY-dimpler] | Quantum-Nano Fabrication and Characterization Facility | University of Waterloo — uwaterloo.cauwaterloo.ca
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026.