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Vacuum Evaporator Notes

Jay Pariseau BOC Edwards 13 APR 05

Wear gloves when touching sources

Positive source-ceramic Negative source- no ceramic It is critical that pos+ is connected to pos+ and neg- to neg- when attaching accessories.

Recommended to replace every 4 months: Oil Filters Alumina

30V for carbon coat

Tips for metal evaporation: Metal plate on holder should be facing up. Wait for metal to melt Raise current higher until it glows Raise current a little higher to evaporate

May need thicker wire baskets for evaporation

Kirk J Lesker good place to order from

-- KdDerr - 30 Oct 2007