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Vacuum Technology

Design and fabrication of standard and advanced Vacuum Technology components and systems is extremely important for a research Institute active in introducing novel physical mechanisms and analysis technologies for materials. Although some tools are common with precision mechanics, Vacuum Technology differs in specific tools such as TIG welding, brazing, leak testing and residual gas analysis.
All the mechanical workshops have tools for the Vacuum Technology, however the GLAM laboratory is extremely specialized in this topic, since it provides technical support to the atomic and molecular physics group of the Elettra laboratory (Trieste, Italy) and to ISM-CNR research activities, within the MIUR International Project EUROFEL. The laboratory performs 3D design of advanced instrumentation for vacuum and ultra-high vacuum experiments. It carries out precision mechanical works at the Elettra ST workshops. It assembles and tests the new equipment as well as it takes care of the maintenance of the equipment in use at the beamlines.

Sealing and welding for vacuum systems GLAM Vacuum test GLAM

Hardware

The Hardware facilities are divided into three branches: design, workshops for precision mechanics, and workshops for electronics. The available design tools are based on CAD workstations working with commercial 2D and 3D software. The precision mechanics tools range from standard turning and milling, drill press, cutting machine and sawing units, to the wire welding and electro-erosion. The workshop for electronics, especially devoted to the development and repair of discrete component circuits, is equipped with variable power supplies, welding units, and precision multimeters.
Mechanical workshops, which anyway contribute to support the technical activities of all the other TEMPISM lines, are located in the different geographic Sections of ISM. In TorVergata Research Area of Rome 2, the two workshops ARTOV1 (managed by F. Corvasce & R. Scaccia) and ARTOV2 (managed by G. De Santis) provide ordinary and extraordinary maintenance to the mechanical systems. Similar tools are provided by the workshop of the Montelibretti Section (managed by F. Pallotta) and by GLAM of Trieste (managed by F. Zuccaro), which provides direct technical support to the Elettra Synchrotron. Know-how and tools for electronics are located in TorVergata (managed by M. Rinaldi) and in Montelibretti Section (managed by A. Morabito).

ARTOV1 ARTOV2 GLAM MLIB Electronics circuits

 

Precision Mechanics ARTOV1

Precision Mechanics ARTOV1

Fabrizio Corvasce  - fabrizio.corvasce@ism.cnr.it

Roberto Scaccia  - roberto.scaccia@ism.cnr.it

Workshop 0F12-13

Rome - Tor Vergata
 
The design and workshop facility Precision Mechanics ARTOV1 supports experimental activities for ISM and mechanical plants for Common Area Roma 2 Services.
 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Machine tools

  • Parallel Lathe (model Graziano SAG 14)
  • Universal Milling Machine (model Rambaudi MG3)
  • Drill Press (model Rosa - high speed)
  • Circolar Saw (model Omes mec90)
  • Abrasive wheels (various types)
  • Metal Bandsaw (Friggi)

Metrology

  • Cast Iron Surface Plate mm 1500x1020

Welding

  • Wire Welders (Esab MeK 2)
  • Welding machine (Miller 430A/BP-Cy50)
  • Centrifugal extractor fan (Coral mod. no smoke)
  • Oxy-acetylene Torch

AutoCAD workstation

The main activity consists of CAD design and consequent construction of various types of mechanical components: sample holders, UHV fittings, optical fittings, prototypes, cryostat, setup, etc.  
Support activities are also carried out for the Common Services of the Research Area of Rome 2, providing ordinary and extraordinary maintenance to mechanical systems.

 

SAMPLES

  • Bonding area: 3.75”x3.75” (95 mm x 95 mm), max.

  • Thickness device: 200 mil (5.1 mm)

 

USE FOR

  • Thermal bonding

 
 

CASE STUDIES

Neutron setup made for ISIS

 
 
 
 
Optical components
 
 

Hold sample for anelastic spettroscopy at HT

 
 
 

Precision Mechanics ARTOV2

Precision Mechanics ARTOV2

Giuseppe De Santis  - giuseppe.desantis@ism.cnr.it

Mechanical Workshop Department

Rome - Tor Vergata
 
The Precision Mechanical Workshop ARTOV2 offers a mechanical technical service that periodically and continuously provides technical support to research groups as well as to individual researchers and technicians of the laboratories belonging to ISM. The activities carried out concern in particular:
  • Realization of non-commercial mechanical parts, on the basis of technical drawings provided by the applicant.

  • Mechanical details, flanges with o-ring seats to be installed in experimental equipment of existing laboratories.

  • Experimental prototypes with precision mechanisms.

  • Equipment and components for vacuum chambers.

  • Assembly with bench adjustment work and with hand finishing.

  • Tungsten welding with TIG inert gas for stainless steel and anticorodal aluminum.

 

Lathe and milling machine Cortini for precision processing of small parts

 

Milling machine Deber mod us 120
 
 
Lathe Ciatti eur 180
Lathe Ciatti 252
 

TIG solder Miller
 
 

Electronic Circuits

Electronic Circuits

Massimiliano Rinaldi  - massimiliano.rinaldi@ism.cnr.it

Rome - Tor Vergata

Andrea Morabito  - andrea.morabito@ism.cnr.it

Rome - Monterotondo
 
Design, construction and repair of electronic equipment in the scientific field.
 
Various types of assistance on electronic instruments.
  • Welding of electronic components;
  • Measurements of currents and voltages with precision instruments (multimeters, oscilloscopes);
  • Adjustable DC and AC power supplies.
 
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