Ion Pump Rebuilding Process
- Open Pump & Remove Elements
 - Disassemble Elements Completely
 - Clean Stainless Steel Parts
 - Replace Titanium and Tantalum Parts
 - Clean and/or Replace Ceramic Parts
 - Vacuum Degas all Metal Element Parts
 - Reassemble Elements
 - Install the Elements in the Clean Body
 - Leak Check
 - Bake-Out on Vacuum Manifold
 - Check for leakage current
 - Pinch off Seal
 - Clean Exterior
 - Check for Leakage Current
 
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