New Edwards-Style Pumps

New Ion Pump Build Process

1. Acquire New Parts to Specifications
2. Clean Parts for Surface Contamination
3. Bake Ceramic Parts
4. Vacuum Degas all Metal Element Parts
5. Heli-Arc Weld Body and Feedthrough
6. Leak Check Welded Body
7. Assemble Elements
8. Install the Elements in the Clean Body
9. Leak Check
10. Bake-Out on Vacuum Manifold
11. Check for leakage current
12. Pinch off Seal
13. Clean Exterior
14. Check for Leakage Current