Do-it-yourself micromanipulator servicing?

05 May 2018 0 3K Report

Has anyone serviced their own micromanipulators? We have several Narishige MM-33 style manipulators that are drifting or are very difficult to move. I'd love to tighten and oil them myself to save money. Anyone have suggestions?

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