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Required
Information
Unless your sketches obviously indicate the required
angles, then we require you to specify at least:
Theta, the angle in the horizontal
plane from a datum centre line.
L, the flange face to focal
point distance.
Alpha, the angle of a port in
the vertical plane.
It is advisable to define different levels and focal
points with letters as this not only helps us to
locate your ports, but also gives you a clearer
3D view of the chamber during design. Naturally
we can align your port to the tolerance you require,
but not all ports require the same precision. A
finely focused electron gun may require a focal
spot defined to ± 0.25mm, whereas a viewport for
observing sample transfer only needs to be positioned
to ± 2mm. There is some confusion as to what port
alignment and precision actually mean. Many engineers
prefer to define both a flange face to centre distance
and an angular tolerance, whereas experimental scientists
are often more at home with a deviation from a focal
point. Unless otherwise instructed the standards
below will be used as a minimum requirement.
Bolt
Hole Orientation
Bolt hole orientation of fixed flanges is in line
with the central or major axis of the fabrication,
unless otherwise requested. It is particularly
important to specify the bolt hole orientation
when asymmetric components are to be attached
Geometry
The simplest geometry to manufacture is cylindrical,
however this is not always suitable. Remember
that flat wells have to be built in heavy gauge
to reduce deflection under atmospheric load.
The use of heavy gauge means that weld preparation
takes longer. Spherical geometry, or cylinders
with hemispherical domes offer distinct advantages
in that they are lighter, the internal surface
area to volume ratio is minimised and the port
packing density is greatest.
Standard
Chamber Specifications
| Standard
Chamber Tolerances |
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Standard
Chamber Wall Thickness |
| Linear
Tolerance |
±
1mm (up to 350mm) |
| ±
2mm (over 350mm) |
| Angular
tolerance |
±
0.5° |
| Focal
Point |
2mm
Ø sphere of confusion |
If
required, please indicate tighter tolerances, e.g. 150 ±0.20
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| Cylinder |
<203mm |
<2mm |
| 203
- 350mm |
3.2mm |
| >350mm |
5.0mm |
| Flat
surfaces |
Dependent
on surface area |
| Spheres |
<254mm
(10") |
3.2mm |
| >254mm
(10") |
5.0mm |
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CVT Ltd,
4 Carters Lane, Kiln Farm,
Milton Keynes, MK11 3ER, UK
Tel:+44 (0)1908 563 267 Fax: +44 (0)1908 568 354
Email: sales@cvt.ltd.uk
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