Re: Double sided tape in vacuum
Attila, I would be concerned that outgassing from the tape would contaminate your plating. You may well end up with a very large virtual leak. I would suggest fashioning a mechanical system that would
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David Speck
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#3756
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Double sided tape in vacuum
Hello! I need to recoat two small mirror. One of them is 15mm diam and maybe 20gramm, the other is 24mmx36mm also very light. I have no idea how can I put the face down to the planetary holder. I
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Attila <schneyolo@...>
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#3755
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Re: New washing detergent for mirrors prior to aluminizing
I second this recommendation. I've used Alconox for years to clean lab glassware and related items. It's good stuff. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA
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Dave McGuire
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#3754
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New washing detergent for mirrors prior to aluminizing
A friend of mine suggested Alconox as a new cleaning agent for use on mirrors prior to aluminization. I have tried it and found that it seems to work many, many times faster and more effectively at
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Guy Brandenburg
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#3753
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Re: Back in business
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JerryM <gandamiller@...>
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#3752
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Re: Back in business
oops, Still had a problem where it wouldn't pump below 100 microns. Upon examination I found that air was trapped in the high current feed throughs (yes both of them) Hopefully cutting a relief
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JerryM <gandamiller@...>
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#3751
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Back in business
Okay, I have been having trouble achieving a suitable vacuum. Today i replaced the o-ring seal on my diffusion pump. While I had it out I found the nameplate that said "use 50cc of DP oil. When I
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JerryM <gandamiller@...>
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#3750
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Re: Polishing an Aluminum Base Plate
I have had success using a rubber gasket under my bell jar. I coat the mating surfaces with a light coat of vacuum grease. I have also used soft wax (from a plumbers toilet seal) with success. Rubber
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JerryM <gandamiller@...>
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#3749
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Re: Aluminizing
I suggest not using your plasma discharge cleaner system ( if you have one ) as out gassing of plasticizer from the plastic may form soot if exposed to plasma. Drew in sunny Florida
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eosraptor1
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#3748
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Re: Polishing an Aluminum Base Plate
Is it more important that it be flat or shiny?
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Paul Anderson <wackyvorlon@...>
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#3747
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Polishing an Aluminum Base Plate
Just finished machining a 6061 Aluminum Baseplate for my Bell Jar. It's 14" in diameter by 1" Thick with a 4" hole in the center and drilled for a Conflat. I've yet to decide what type feedthroughs
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Thomas
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Re: Aluminizing
You can aliminizr lots of plastics quite easily. The harder question is, can you cast it as an accurate paraboloid first? Guy
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Guy Brandenburg
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#3745
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Aluminizing
Can anyone tell me if TRIVEX --a plastic can be aluminized for telescope use?
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Ludwigvan_Beethoven <prof@...>
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#3744
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Re: What is a "Centering Ring", How is it used?
Thank You Mr. Chutko. It's all clear now. I have a much better idea on how to proceed. I'll be back! (fair warning) Tom M.
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Thomas
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Re: What is a "Centering Ring", How is it used?
Hi Tom, You are on a right track! Look at http://mdcvacuum.com/DisplayContentPage.aspx?d=MDC&cc=68155a96-2f81-4a65-907e-a7e409b179ed, and you'll see how internal and external centering rings should be
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Vladimir Chutko
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#3742
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What is a "Centering Ring", How is it used?
Hi Y'All! Newby here. I attempting to put together a Vacuum System using a junk box full of various Vacuum parts. I have two ISO-100 Flanges that I want to mate together. They are just smooth flat
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Thomas
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#3740
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Hola Friend How are you...
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teveotron
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#3739
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New Member
Hi: I just joined your group because I'm interested in PVD coatings, and what do you know, the very first message I see on your board is this: I had to do a (very) little research and discovered:
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Bruce and HelaineK
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#3741
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Found interesting opportunity!!
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teveotron
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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
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aydinnl2000
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#3737
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