Leica RM2245 instruction manual Specimen clamps and holders, Standard specimen clamp, Vee insert

6. Optional accessories

6.2 Specimen clamps and holders

All specimen clamps available as accessories can be integrated into either the directional or non-directional specimen holder fixture.

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6.2.1 Standard specimen clamp

The standard specimen clamps are available in two sizes: 40 x 40 mm and 50 x 55 mm.

They are designed for direct clamping of rectangular blocks. In addition, they accommo- date the foil clamps.

•Turn the knurled screw (66) counterclock- wise to move the movable jaw (68) downward.

•Mount the sample (67) as required.

•Turn the knurled screw (66) clockwise to move the movable jaw upward against the fixed jaw to securely clamp the sample.

6.2.2 Vee insert

The vee insert (70) is mounted in the hole provided in the lower movable jaw of the stan- dard specimen clamp.

This makes it possible to clamp round specimens in the standard specimen clamp.

•Turn the knurled screw (66) counterclock- wise to move the movable jaw (68) down- ward.

•Insert the pin (70.1) of the vee insert (70) in the hole (69) of the lower jaw (68).

•Mount the sample as required.

•Turn the knurled screw (66) clockwise to move the movable jaw with the vee insert upward against the fixed jaw to securely clamp the sample.

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