One question we often get in the lab is how to mount thin or flexible samples, in order to grind and polish them without damage. This applies in particular to samples that are sensitive to higher temperatures. A solution we use often is to sandwich the sample between two microscope slides of two pieces of a silicon wafer to give the part stability and to provide something to hold on to while processing. We also recommend using a low exothermic temperature epoxy if your samples are temperature sensitive. Once sandwiched, the sample can be ground/polished via an automated system by mounting in a standard round puck or by attaching it to a holding jig for manual work without having to install a mount. The image shown here is a manual mounting system that we use for very delicate samples before we automate a process. You can see the sandwich on the left side of the mount in the image. It has been glued to a removable holder.