3D Printing for High Vacuum Applications

Christian Wolf, Fabian Beck, Leopold Franz, Viktor Neumaier, Conradie, Lowry (Ed.), De Villiers, John Garrett (Ed.), Schaa, Volker RW (Ed.)
2020
This thesis deals with the manufacture of parts made by 3D printing for high vacuum application. Different components are printed and examined for their vacuum suitability. As shown furthermore, conventionally made standard components can be welded vacuum-tightly to 3D-printed parts, which enables cost-effective production of more complex components, such as a vacuum chamber. In addition, functional components can already be realized during the manufacturing process. The integration of a system
more » ... of flow channels directly into the wall of a vacuum-chamber is just one example. Thus, such a vacuum-chamber can be heated during evacuation and effectively cooled in later operation.
doi:10.18429/jacow-cyclotrons2019-thc04 fatcat:gzjxtumqzfacxjfdsnocgbsrny