LIGO Document E0900023-v8

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING CANTILEVER SPRING BLADES FOR AdvLIGO

Document #:
LIGO-E0900023-v8
Document type:
E - Engineering documents
Other Versions:
LIGO-E0900023-v14
27 Oct 2021, 15:00
LIGO-E0900023-v9
10 Mar 2010, 18:42
LIGO-E0900023-v6
23 Jun 2009, 16:07
LIGO-E0900023-v5
10 Jun 2009, 15:25
LIGO-E0900023-v4
11 Jun 2009, 17:49
Abstract:
This process specification is for manufacture of cantilever spring blades for Advanced LIGO. It includes material requirements, limitations on shaping, detail on the nickel plating process and details of the age hardening fixture. These springs are for use in an Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) system.
Notes and Changes:
version v8 change:
Added section on requirement to qualify electrocleaning/electropolishing vendor for experience with maraging steel
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