[time-nuts] repairing Maser threads
G0MIC at aol.com
G0MIC at aol.com
Tue Apr 13 18:34:06 UTC 2010
Hi Corby,
I don't have experience with the ion pump you mention but have repaired
several rotators (aluminium casting) where the threads have become very worn
or stripped using a product called recoil. These are manufactured in
Australia but available around the world. You drill out the drill specified for
the size kit you are using and then tap the hole with the tap provided in
the kit. Once the hole is ready you insert the 'Recoil' using the special
tool provided and then break off and remove the tang following the
instructions. Result - a threaded hole probably stronger than the original.
These may also be known as Helicoils.
There is another method that uses a special solder but that requires
heating the object up to the temperature needed to melt the solder and may not
be suitable for what you want.
Good Luck with the repair
Regards
Malcolm
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