Fibics Pattern
Step 4 - Thin the Central Membrane
A smaller beam current is used to further thin the central membrane between the two trenches to a thickness of approximately 1 micrometer. As milling on an edge enhances the speed and depth of the mill, the trenches are now stepped, with their deepest points being on either side of the central membrane. One micron is the nominal thickness at which it is recommended to proceed to the next step in the specimen preparation.
Thinning of Central Membrane
Thinning of Central Membrane
Thinning of Central Membrane