FEG & TEM Rebuilds
APT offers service rebuilds of select cathodes, cathode assemblies, and field emission gun (FEG) modules. All assemblies and modules are realigned and tested prior to being returned to the customer.
New, aligned, and tested ZrO/W emitters
Inspection and cleaning
Disassembly and inspection of all parts, apertures, and ceramic/metal bonds
Polishing and cleaning
Replacement of FEG or TEM emitter
Replacement of used tips with new ZrO/W
Installation of emitter to original geometrical specifications
Evacuate refurbished module, bake-out, outgas
High voltage condition gun module and flange
Obtain new filament I(V) data, as well as record extraction voltages for several angular intensity values
All assemblies and modules are realigned and tested prior to being returned to the customer