Zeiss Crossbeam Ga FIB

Access and usage details

Anytime access

Anytime access can be requested via email after completing 3 independent sessions with Daytime access.

Usage requirements

  • No usage within 3 months of Check-Off will result in loss of instrument access.
  • No usage for 6 months will result in loss of Anytime access.
  • No usage for 12 months will result in loss of instrument access.

*Access can be regained with an additional Check-Off session with staff.*

Additional training available:

  • STEM Detector
  • Atlas for montage

Training flow and course specifics

flow chart showing progression of training to use the Zeiss Crossbeam Ga FIB tool, as described in tables throughout the rest of the page

FIB Introduction
Description Introduction to FIB concepts and theory
Prerequisite MCF SEM Training Course and 12 hours of independent SEM
Requirement Online Module
Permissions None

Crossbeam FIB I
Description Training on SEM imaging and basic FIB cross-section (or hog-out)
Prerequisite FIB Introduction
Requirement 2 in-person training sessions with staff (3-hours each)
Permissions Daytime booking on PPMS with Check-Off

Crossbeam FIB II
Description Training on serial sectioning and Atlas software
Prerequisite Crossbeam FIB I and 4 hours of independent use
Requirement 2 in-person training sessions with staff (3-hours each)
Permissions Anytime booking on PPMS with Check-Off

Crossbeam TEM Lamella
Description Training on lift-out, attachment, and final thinning of TEM lamella
Prerequisite Crossbeam FIB I
Requirement 2-3 in-person training sessions with staff (3-hours each)
Permissions Daytime booking on PPMS with Check-Off

ThermoFisher Hydra PFIB

Access and usage details

Anytime access

Anytime access can be requested via email after completing 3 independent sessions with Daytime access.

Usage requirements

  • No usage within 3 months of Check-Off will result in loss of instrument access.
  • No usage for 6 months will result in loss of Anytime access.
  • No usage for 12 months will result in loss of instrument access.

*Access can be regained with an additional Check-Off session with staff.*

Additional training available:

  • AutoTEM
  • AutoScript
  • Maps

Training flow and course specifics

flow chart showing progression of training to use the ThermoFisher Hydra PFIB tool, as described in tables throughout the rest of the page

FIB Introduction
Description Introduction to FIB concepts and theory
Prerequisite MCF SEM Training Course and 12 hours of independent SEM
Requirement Online Module
Permissions None

Hydra PFIB I
Description Training on SEM imaging and basic FIB cross-section (or hog-out)
Prerequisite FIB Introduction
Requirement 2 in-person training sessions with staff (3-hours each)
Permissions Daytime booking on PPMS with Check-Off

Hydra PFIB II
Description Training on serial sectioning and Auto Slice & View software
Prerequisite Hydra PFIB I and 4 hours of independent use
Requirement 2 in-person training sessions with staff (3-hours each)
Permissions Anytime booking on PPMS with Check-Off

Hydra PFIB TEM Lamella
Description Training on lift-out, attachment, and final thinning of TEM lamella
Prerequisite Hydra PFIB I
Requirement 2-3 in-person training sessions with staff (3-hours each)
Permissions Daytime booking on PPMS with Check-Off

ThermoFisher Hydra SEM

Access and usage details

Anytime access

Anytime access can be requested via email after completing 3 independent sessions with Daytime access.

Usage requirements

  • No usage within 3 months of Check-Off will result in loss of instrument access.
  • No usage for 6 months will result in loss of Anytime access.
  • No usage for 12 months will result in loss of instrument access.

*Access can be regained with an additional Check-Off session with staff.*

Additional training available:

  • AutoTEM
  • AutoScript
  • Maps

Training flow and course specifics

flow chart showing progression of training to use the ThermoFisher Hydra SEM tool, as described in tables throughout the rest of the page

FIB Introduction
Description Introduction to FIB concepts and theory
Prerequisite MCF SEM Training Course and 12 hours of independent SEM
Requirement Online Module
Permissions None

Hydra SEM
Description Training on electron column advanced SEM functions only
Prerequisite FIB Introduction
Requirement 2 in-person training sessions with staff (2-hours each)
Permissions Daytime booking on PPMS with Check-Off

Hydra EDS
Description Training on EDAX EDS with APEX
Prerequisite Hydra SEM
Requirement 1 in-person training sessions with staff (2-hours)
Permissions Use of EDS Detector

Hydra EBSD
Description Training on EDAX EBSD with APEX
Prerequisite Hydra SEM
Requirement 1 in-person training sessions with staff (3-hours)
Permissions Use of EBSD Camera