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* Power cord is scary and needs to be replaced. | * Power cord is scary and needs to be replaced. | ||
* Gas flow rate meter has a small leak, needs a new gasket. | * Gas flow rate meter has a small leak, needs a new gasket. | ||
+ | * Changing the vacuum oil would be a good idea. | ||
* Initial tests with welding argon showed that it worked and was sputtering metal, however maintaining a plasma seemed to use a lot of current. The former operator suggested pulsing it to burn any oxygen in the chamber out. The manufacturer suggested a short that could be remedied by a good cleaning, which was performed. | * Initial tests with welding argon showed that it worked and was sputtering metal, however maintaining a plasma seemed to use a lot of current. The former operator suggested pulsing it to burn any oxygen in the chamber out. The manufacturer suggested a short that could be remedied by a good cleaning, which was performed. | ||
Revision as of 16:41, 10 July 2013
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Owner/Loaner | PS:One |
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Serial Number | HUV 62735 |
Make/Model | Hummer V |
Arrival Date | 3/23/2013 |
Usability | WORKING |
Contact | Ryan Pierce |
Where | Across from Woodshop |
Authorization Needed | yes |
Hackable | NO |
Estimated Value | $5,000.00 |
Host Area | {{{hostarea}}} |
Configuration
- Standard sputter coater
- Carbon arc attachment for carbon deposition
Status
- Requires argon for operation. Preferably high purity argon.
- Power cord is scary and needs to be replaced.
- Gas flow rate meter has a small leak, needs a new gasket.
- Changing the vacuum oil would be a good idea.
- Initial tests with welding argon showed that it worked and was sputtering metal, however maintaining a plasma seemed to use a lot of current. The former operator suggested pulsing it to burn any oxygen in the chamber out. The manufacturer suggested a short that could be remedied by a good cleaning, which was performed.
Certification
Qualified Member | Trained By |
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Ryan Pierce | Ryan Pierce |
Steve Finkelman | Steve Finkelman |
Documentation
Manual scans for the sputter coater are available, as is a manual for a similar but not identical model of the carbon arc deposition system. A location to drop them is needed.
Maintenance Log
Date | Maintainer | Description |
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4/?/2013 | Steve Finkelman | Full cleaning of chamber. |