EMSTSFIG 2: Thin sections floating behind diamond knife.

EMSTSFIG 2: Thin sections floating behind diamond knife.

Top view of boat behind the diamond knife. An antistatic device minimizes static charge buildup caused by friction between the block and diamond. Ribbons of thin sections stick together, floating on the distilled water in the boat trough. The leading edge of each section is wider than the trailing edge.

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