We have such an instrument. We use it to polish samples for x-ray and e beam analysis. The instrument can be seen at: http://www.alliedhightech.com/grinding/polishsystem/ This instrument works very well and you don't have to be an expert in sample preparation methods to use it. Jon Hiller Disclaimer: I have no vested interest in Allied High Tech products. Just a happy customer. Jon M. Hiller Argonne National Laboratory Electron Microscopy Center Materials Science Division Tel: 630-252-9558 Fax: 630-252-4289