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-^             Laurell WS-650M Spin Coater                               ^
+^             Spin Coater                               ^
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-| **Tool Type:**                  Spin Coater                          |
+| **Tool Type:**                  PDMS                          |
-| **Location:**                   Elings 3430                           |
+| **Location:**                   Microfluidics Lab                          |
-|  **Supervisor**        |  **Tool Lead**  |
-|  Brian Dincau         |  n/a  |
-|  (805) 724-0426‬        |  n/a  |
-|  workshop-manager@cnsi.ucsb.edu  |  n/a  |
 | **Description:**                Spin coater for applying thin coatings of PDMS and other resins                           |
 | **Manufacturer:**               Laurell                         |
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 Spin coaters facilitate the deposition of thin films by applying centrifugal force to flat substrates, such as wafers or microscope slides. Like most spin coaters, this one uses a vacuum chuck to hold the substrate while it spins. Recipes can be customized, with parameters for spin speed, acceleration rate, spin time, and multiple steps.
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+===== Safety Concerns =====
+**Pinching Hazard:** Be careful when closing and opening the spin coater lid. \\
+**High Velocity Debris:** By default, an interlock prevents the spin coater from operating while the lid is open. Nonetheless, substrates spin at a high speed and vacuum chuck failure is possible for less-than-flat samples. Always wear safety goggles when operating this tool and ensure the spinner has come to a complete stop before opening the lid.
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+===== Training Documentation =====
+{{ :laurel_spin_coater.pdf |}}
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 Need more details? [[https://www.laurell.com/spin-coater/WS-650-series.php|See WS-650 Coater / Universal Spin Processor.]]
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-===== Safety Concerns =====
-**Pinching Hazard** Be careful when closing and opening the spin coater lid. \\
-**High Velocity Debris** By default, an interlock prevents the spin coater from operating while the lid is open. Nonetheless, substrates spin at a high speed and vacuum chuck failure is possible for less-than-flat samples. Always wear safety goggles when operating this tool and ensure the spinner has come to a complete stop before opening the lid.
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-===== Operating Procedures =====
-**__Training required for independent operation__**
-) Reserve this tool through FBS under "PDMS Tools" \\ \\
-) When you arrive, ensure that CDA and vacuum are functional and that the spin-coater bowl is lined with paper towels. \\ \\
-) Program or select your desired recipe (Steps, Spin Speed, Acceleration, Spin Time) and an appropriate chuck adapter, if needed. \\ \\
-) Place your substrate, centered, on the chuck and then press the 'Vacuum' button. \\ \\
-) Dispense your resin onto your substrate, try to use as little as necessary for a uniform coating. \\ \\
-) Close the lid, then run your recipe.\\ \\
-) When the recipe is complete, open the lid, turn off the vacuum by pressing the 'Vacuum' button again, and retrieve your coated substrate.\\ \\
-) Repeat for as many samples as required.\\ \\
-) When finished, if paper towel liners are very dirty, please replace them. Thank you!
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-===== Training Documentation =====
-{{ :laurel_spin_coater.pdf |}}
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