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