Ion Pump Rebuilding Process
- Open Pump & Remove Elements
- Disassemble Elements Completely
- Clean Stainless Steel Parts
- Replace Titanium and Tantalum Parts
- Clean and/or Replace Ceramic Parts
- Vacuum Degas all Metal Element Parts
- Reassemble Elements
- Install the Elements in the Clean Body
- Leak Check
- Bake-Out on Vacuum Manifold
- Check for leakage current
- Pinch off Seal
- Clean Exterior
- Check for Leakage Current
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