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Number 2.1.1 Subject Microsectioning, Manual and Semi or Automatic 3000 Lakeside Drive, Suite 105N Method Bannockburn, IL 60015-1249 Date Revision 6/15 F IPC-TM-650 Originating Task Group TEST METHODS MANUAL Microsection Subcommittee (7-12) 1 Scope This method is to be used as a guideline for pre- 4.2 Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., eye protection, paring a metallographic specimen of printed boards. The fin- gloves) ished microsection is used for evaluating the quality of the laminate system and plated structures (plated-through holes, 4.3 Ventilation system (Fume Hood) in compliance with solder joints, vias, etc.). The plated structures can be evalu- material SDS (as required) ated for characteristics of the copper foils, plating, and/or coatings to determine compliance with applicable perfor- 4.4 Mount molds. mance specification requirements. Metallographic sample preparation is regarded by many as 4.5 Smooth, flat mounting surface