Instruction manual

Rotary Microtome HM 355 S
MICROM International GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Str. 49
D- 69190 Walldorf
2-10-3 INSERT FOR ROUND
SPECIMENS, V-INSERT AND
V-DISTANCE PIECE
Fig. 9
To cut round specimens, the insert for round
specimens (fig. 9 A) with defined diameters of 6,
15 and 25 mm (special sizes on request), the V-
insert (fig. 9 B) or the V-distance piece (fig. 9 C)
can be clamped into the standard specimen clamp.
The pin (fig. 9.3), which fits into the lower
clamping jaws (fig. 8.1), positions the insert
precisely. The two springs (fig. 9.4) make it easy to
remove the specimen from the inserts (fig. 9.1 and
9.2).
To insert the V-distance piece (9 C) against the
fixed jaw (fig. 8.2) of the standard specimen clamp,
first unscrew the knob from the spindle and pull the
spindle out of the clamp. After having inserted the
V-distance piece, put in the spindle and turn the
knob (fig. 8.3) on the spindle.
2-10-4 FOIL CLAMP
The foil clamp (fig. 10) is a clamping system for
foils or thin specimens. To insert the specimen,
loosen the three clamping screws (fig. 10.5) slightly
and push the movable jaw (fig. 10.2) sideways
against the two springs (fig. 10.3). The specimen is
kept in place by the springs. For a new alignment
its position can be changed. Turn the three
clamping screws (fig. 10.5) to clamp the specimen
tightly.
When using an orienting adapter with the
instrument, first insert the enclosed graduated ring
into the orienting adapter by means of the pin. With
the graduated ring the orientation in X-/Y-direction
is annulled. However, it is possible to turn in Z-axis
60° in either direction. Then mount the foil clamp.
Fig. 10
According to the various specimens, it might be
helpful to use in addition MICROM's sandwich
supporting material (cat. no. 176010) on the right
and left side between specimen and clamping jaw.