MEDSI2018 - List of Authors (Purling, M.F.)

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THPH38	Design & Development of an Innovative 6 Axis Sample Manipulator.	415
	M.F. Purling DLS, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
	The accurate positioning & alignment of sample specimens within the experimental test chamber on a beam line is always a challenge. The ability to move in any direction and angle to very precise increments with repeatable positioning is crucial for being able to focus on the exact part of the sample required in the correct orientation. It can be made even more difficult when the sample is required to work within the UHV vacuum environment and be cooled to cryogenic temperatures. Initially in conjunction with St Andrews University, Diamond Light Source Ltd. have been developing their own manipulator for this purpose, it has six degrees of freedom for alignment of the sample and easy remote sample plate loading via a transfer arm system. This paper describes the developments made from the initial design to working manipulators with increased functionality for bespoke requirements on four different beamline within Diamond.
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Design & Development of an Innovative 6 Axis Sample Manipulator.

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M.F. Purling
DLS, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The accurate positioning & alignment of sample specimens within the experimental test chamber on a beam line is always a challenge. The ability to move in any direction and angle to very precise increments with repeatable positioning is crucial for being able to focus on the exact part of the sample required in the correct orientation. It can be made even more difficult when the sample is required to work within the UHV vacuum environment and be cooled to cryogenic temperatures. Initially in conjunction with St Andrews University, Diamond Light Source Ltd. have been developing their own manipulator for this purpose, it has six degrees of freedom for alignment of the sample and easy remote sample plate loading via a transfer arm system. This paper describes the developments made from the initial design to working manipulators with increased functionality for bespoke requirements on four different beamline within Diamond.

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