{
  "title": "X-Prep® Precision Milling/Polishing System",
  "kind": "product",
  "company": "Allied High Tech Products",
  "category": "Lapping, honing & superfinishing",
  "parameters": {
    "Language": "English",
    "Captured": "2026-10-17",
    "Part numbers": "15-9650; 15-9650-230; 15-9171; 15-9125; 15-9125PDM; 15-9126; 15-9126A; 15-9135; 15-9135UCM; 15-9136; 15-9140; 15-9141; 15-9142; 15-9148; 15-9151; 15-9157; 15-9160; 15-9161; 15-9180; 15-9185; 15-92RTP; 28-2060.5; 28-85175A14; 15-92ASSORT"
  },
  "language": "en",
  "source_url": "https://www.alliedhightech.com/Equipment/x-prep-mechanical-mill",
  "content_html": "<div>\n                            <div>\n\n<article>\n    <div>\n        <div>\n            <div>\n                <header>\n                    \n                                            <div>\n                            <a href=\"/files/allied-file-98ef0c4a756098d0cc67c6bd/X-Prep_15-9650-lighter-panel.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-98ef0c4a756098d0cc67c6bd/X-Prep_15-9650-lighter-panel.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\"></a>\n                        </div>\n        \n                    <div>\n                        <div><p><span><span>The X-Prep® is a specialized 5-axis CNC-based milling/</span></span><span>grinding/polishing machine designed to support electrical </span><span>and physical failure analysis techniques and other </span><span>applications requiring high precision sample preparation.</span></p>\n<p><span>It features a wizard-based, user-friendly, intuitive interface that guides the operator through a screen sequence.  </span><span>As each screen appears, instruction is provided to the </span><span>operator, ensuring every parameter and function is defined before operation.  Help  buttons on each screen provide </span><span>access to additional explanation and instruction.  </span></p>\n<p><span>A high-definition (720p) color camera projects a magnified, razor-sharp image of the sample onto the touch screen to help the operator define the X/Y milling/grinding/polishing boundary.  </span></p>\n<p><span>Automatic tilt adjustment levels the sample plane parallel to the X/Y plane of the cutting tool.  Unevenly mounted or tilted samples can easily be leveled using this </span><span>functionality.</span></p>\n<p><span>A variety of fixtures and accessories are available to </span><span>accommodate various sample types and sizes.</span></p>\n                                <a href=\"https://issuu.com/alliedhightechproductsinc/docs/xprep_brochure_2022_digital?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brochure</a>\n                        </div>\n\n                            <div>\n                                <h4>More Views</h4>\n                                <ul>\n                                        <li><a href=\"/files/allied-file-98ef0c4a756098d0cc67c6bd/X-Prep_15-9650-lighter-panel.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"></a></li>\n                                                                            <li><a href=\"/files/allied-file-807ccc81b5f0c32e6060a7e5/XPrep-ultrathinning.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-807ccc81b5f0c32e6060a7e5/XPrep-ultrathinning.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:180px;width:auto\"></a></li>\n                                                                            <li><a href=\"/files/allied-file-263f7d1649ec9d73d15ff981/XPrep-uniform-chip.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-263f7d1649ec9d73d15ff981/XPrep-uniform-chip.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:180px;width:auto\"></a></li>\n                                                                            <li><a href=\"/files/allied-file-2ca80a0b802bbf20137e6c2c/Xprep-small-device-deprocessing.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-2ca80a0b802bbf20137e6c2c/Xprep-small-device-deprocessing.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:180px;width:auto\"></a></li>\n                                                                            <li><a href=\"/files/allied-file-ba09c457c405b2f33214691f/X-Ray-before-after.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-ba09c457c405b2f33214691f/X-Ray-before-after.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:180px;width:auto\"></a></li>\n                                </ul>\n                            </div>\n                    </div>\n                </header>\n            </div>\n        </div>\n    </div>\n    <div>\n        <div>\n            \n\n    <p><span><div><p>Source video: <a href=\"/records/allied-video-63fc8b63f93f96570589f68e\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View original video</a></p></div></span></p>\n    <h4>X-Prep Precision Milling/Polishing System</h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n    <div>\n        <h3>Features</h3>\n        <table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Easy-to-use, wizard-based workflow guides the operator through system setup to define: X/Y/Z tool position; X/Y tool feed rate, pattern and overlap; Z-force; and Z-position - no G-coding or programming knowledge required</td>\n<td> </td>\n<td>Three (3) Z-control modes: Position (Milling/Grinding); Position Force (Grinding/Polishing); Floating Force (Polishing)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Optional 3D Software Module adds functionality/capability that includes: automatic 3D mapping/profiling; convex &amp; concave profile deprocessing; and Excel® profile visualization/profile manipulation macro</td>\n<td> </td>\n<td>Motorized leveling stage for: automatic parallel leveling of sample to the X/Y tool plane; sample leveling - dual-axis control with 0.5 micron resolution; definable \"off-axis\" tilt adjustment</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Granite rail support chassis for improved thermal and mechanical stability</td>\n<td> </td>\n<td>Live HD (720p) video navigation to define X/Y milling/grinding/polishing boundary</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Closed-loop Z-axis positioning, 0.1 micron resolution, 1 micron accuracy</td>\n<td> </td>\n<td>Closed-loop X/Y-axis positioning, 1 micron resolution</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12\" color LCD, touch-screen graphic user interface</td>\n<td> </td>\n<td>Closed-loop Z-axis force control, 0.5 to 10 N</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Universal tool collet uses 3 mm x 1.5\" (38 mm) length tools (0.25 mm - 12 mm grinding/polishing tip)</td>\n<td> </td>\n<td>Up to 100 x 100 mm X/Y travel</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight: 210 lb. (95 kg) - Shipping weight: 310 lb. (141 kg)</td>\n<td> </td>\n<td>Dimensions: 21\" W x 27\" D x 25\" H (533 x 686 x 622 mm)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Designed &amp; manufactured by Allied in the USA</span></td>\n<td> </td>\n<td><span>Two (2) year warranty</span></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span><span>CE compliant for EU</span></span></td>\n<td> </td>\n<td><span> </span></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n    </div>\n\n\n\n<table>\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th>Item #</th>\n            <th></th>\n            <th>Description</th>\n            \n        </tr>\n    </thead>\n    <tbody>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9650</td>\n                <td></td>\n                <td><strong>X-PREP® PRECISION MILLING/GRINDING/POLISHING SYSTEM, 100-125 V AC 50/60 Hz 1 Phase.</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9650-230</td>\n                <td></td>\n                <td><strong>X-PREP® PRECISION MILLING/GRINDING/POLISHING SYSTEM, 208-240 V AC 50/60 Hz 1 Phase.</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9171</td>\n                <td></td>\n                <td><strong>3D Software Module for X-Prep®</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n    </tbody>\n</table>\n\n\n\n<h3>Product Accessories</h3>\n<p></p>\n\n<table>\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th>Item #</th>\n            <th></th>\n            <th>Description</th>\n            \n        </tr>\n    </thead>\n    <tbody>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9125</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-e1f622a43ad7c6548b3af623/XPrep%209125.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-e1f622a43ad7c6548b3af623/XPrep%209125.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Fixture for X-Prep®, 2\" x 2\" Capacity</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9125PDM</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-46d351d5a022f73518ed27eb/Parallel-Delayering-Module-Main.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-46d351d5a022f73518ed27eb/Parallel-Delayering-Module-Main.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Parallel Delayering Module for the X-Prep®</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9126</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-15e706f7feb68339396aea51/15-9126.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-15e706f7feb68339396aea51/15-9126.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Borosilicate Glass Inserts, 2\" x 2\" x 1/8\" Thick (Pk/20)</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9126A</td>\n                <td></td>\n                <td><strong>Aluminum Inserts, 2\" x 2\" x 1/8\" Thick (Pk/10)</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9135</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-ae5b52ffae2ec8c5f92cdf6a/XPrep%209135.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-ae5b52ffae2ec8c5f92cdf6a/XPrep%209135.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Fixture for X-Prep®, 3\" x 3\" Capacity</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9135UCM</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-300ac411926a7bcca5ee56d8/15-9135UCM-Fixture.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-300ac411926a7bcca5ee56d8/15-9135UCM-Fixture.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Universal Mechanical Clamping Module</strong> for use with #15-9135 Fixture</td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9136</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-15e706f7feb68339396aea51/15-9126.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Borosilicate Glass Inserts, 3\" x 3\" x 1/8\" Thick (Pk/10)</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9140</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-7ff135fd6c8dce630dc0d0a3/XPrep%209140.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-7ff135fd6c8dce630dc0d0a3/XPrep%209140.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Fixture for X-Prep®, 4\" x 4\" Capacity</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9141</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-15e706f7feb68339396aea51/15-9126.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Borosilicate Glass Inserts, 4\" x 4\" x 1/8\" Thick (Pk/10)</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9142</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-1240b9ab4b9925c2f0c1c048/15-9142-Flat-Fixture.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-1240b9ab4b9925c2f0c1c048/15-9142-Flat-Fixture.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Fixture for X-Prep®, 4\" × 4\" Flat Plate</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9148</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-15e706f7feb68339396aea51/15-9126.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Borosilicate Glass Inserts, 4\" x 6\" x 1/8\" Thick (Pk/10)</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9151</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-d4e7e1c6c821f5d81b3006c5/15-9151-Fixture.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-d4e7e1c6c821f5d81b3006c5/15-9151-Fixture.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Fixture for X-Prep®, 4.5\" x 6\" Capacity</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9157</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-fcb5984e99636d75b40da258/15-9157-Round-XPrep-Fixture.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-fcb5984e99636d75b40da258/15-9157-Round-XPrep-Fixture.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Wafer Holding Fixture, 150 mm Ø x 3 mm T, X-Prep®</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9160</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-7b7e1cca7b065a2bcec24547/15-9160.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-7b7e1cca7b065a2bcec24547/15-9160.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Fixture Clamp Set, X-Prep® (Pk/4)</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9161</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-82827c053832eb7e92cdc2e0/15-9161-Fixture.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-82827c053832eb7e92cdc2e0/15-9161-Fixture.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>X-Prep Polishing Tool Disc Applicator</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9180</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-306b5f0a2d57a138be5d5862/15-9180.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-306b5f0a2d57a138be5d5862/15-9180.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Dust Extraction System for X-Prep®, 115 V AC</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-9185</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-306b5f0a2d57a138be5d5862/15-9180.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Dust Extraction System for X-Prep®, 230 V AC</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-92RTP</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-e954497b254c9b97f8a18372/Ruby_Tipped_probe-1.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-e954497b254c9b97f8a18372/Ruby_Tipped_probe-1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Ruby Tipped Leveling Probe</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>28-2060.5</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-865dbb59adfd03b70876e162/Ruby%20replacement%20stylus.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"/files/allied-file-865dbb59adfd03b70876e162/Ruby%20replacement%20stylus.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:440px;width:auto\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Ruby Tipped Stylus, 10 mm L - 0.5 mm Ø ball, M3 Thd.</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>28-85175A14</td>\n                <td><a href=\"/files/allied-file-865dbb59adfd03b70876e162/Ruby%20replacement%20stylus.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click to Enlarge »</a></td>\n                <td><strong>Ruby Tipped Stylus, 10 mm L - 1 mm Ø ball, M3 Thd.</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n            <tr> \n                <td>15-92ASSORT</td>\n                <td></td>\n                <td><strong>X-Prep® Assortment Starter Tool/Consumables Kit</strong> </td>\n                \n            </tr>\n    </tbody>\n</table><span></span>\n<div></div>    <div>\n        <span></span>\n        <h4>Related Products &amp; Accessories</h4>\n        <div>\n            <div>\n                \n<div>\n        <a href=\"/records/allied-multiprep-system-8-923382ff69\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n            <div><img src=\"/files/allied-file-3f53636bd552f8c44e53fdf2/MultiPrep-2019.jpg\" alt='MultiPrep™ System  - 8\"' loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:180px;width:auto\"></div>\n            MultiPrep™ System  - 8\"\n        </a>\n    </div>\n<div>\n        <a href=\"/records/allied-axio-imager-a2m-m2m-z2m-upright-microscope-f2d2a54db1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n            <div><img src=\"/files/allied-file-bf0bc4141e29212711eb9020/Axioimager%20Z1_4.jpg\" alt=\"Axio Imager A2m/M2m/Z2m Upright Microscope\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:180px;width:auto\"></div>\n            Axio Imager A2m/M2m/Z2m Upright Microscope\n        </a>\n    </div>\n<div>\n        <a href=\"/records/allied-discovery-series-v20-stereomicroscopes-5ccff8deb8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n            <div><img src=\"/files/allied-file-8ab532d37f694e3f356f12f0/Discovery%20V20.jpg\" alt=\"Discovery Series V20 Stereomicroscopes\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:180px;width:auto\"></div>\n            Discovery Series V20 Stereomicroscopes\n        </a>\n    </div>\n   \n            </div>\n        </div>\n        <span></span>\n    </div>\n    <div>\n        <span></span>\n        <h4>Related Consumables</h4>\n        <div>\n            <div>\n                \n<div>\n        <a href=\"/records/allied-carbide-end-mills-eea1947922\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n            <div><img src=\"/files/allied-file-aa14aefa308fd6066cab4aa2/CEM-2T.jpg\" alt=\"Carbide End Mills\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:180px;width:auto\"></div>\n            Carbide End Mills\n        </a>\n    </div>\n<div>\n        <a href=\"/records/allied-diamond-bonded-tools-d33be220a1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n            <div><img src=\"/files/allied-file-b502dac813baf2a3c0ea70b1/MBDT-2T.jpg\" alt=\"Diamond Bonded Tools\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:180px;width:auto\"></div>\n            Diamond Bonded Tools\n        </a>\n    </div>\n<div>\n        <a href=\"/records/allied-polishing-discs-pads-6b7c76893c\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n            <div><img src=\"/files/allied-file-47099917595d12c2a5682bfb/POLDISC-2T.jpg\" alt=\"Polishing Discs &amp; Pads\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:180px;width:auto\"></div>\n            Polishing Discs &amp; Pads\n        </a>\n    </div>\n<div>\n        <a href=\"/records/allied-x-lube-cutting-grinding-polishing-fluid-99df1a1727\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n            <div><img src=\"/files/allied-file-7bdf834985c112a67ad67258/XLUBE-2T.jpg\" alt=\"X-Lube Cutting-Grinding-Polishing Fluid\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:180px;width:auto\"></div>\n            X-Lube Cutting-Grinding-Polishing Fluid\n        </a>\n    </div>\n<div>\n        <a href=\"/records/allied-mounting-wax-discs-63d76fbca5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n            <div><img src=\"/files/allied-file-7dd94a4d2dc3b2ef9afd4394/MTGWXSHT-2T.jpg\" alt=\"Mounting Wax Discs\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-height:180px;width:auto\"></div>\n            Mounting Wax Discs\n        </a>\n    </div>\n   \n            </div>\n        </div>\n        <span></span>\n    </div>\n\n        </div>\n    </div>\n    \n</article>\n\n</div>\n                        </div>\n                    <h2>Related Allied records</h2><p>These records share part numbers with this source 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  "summary": "The X-Prep® is a specialized 5-axis CNC-based milling/grinding/polishing machine designed to support electrical and physical failure analysis techniques and other applications requiring high precision sample preparation. It features a wizard-based, user-friendly, intuitive interface that guides the operator through a screen sequence. As each screen appears, instruction is provided to the operator, ensuring every parameter and function is defined before operation. Help buttons on each screen…",
  "sections": [],
  "updated_at": "2026-10-17T21:12:06.592434+00:00"
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