Re: [ATM] masking for aluminizing

[Richard <cnc@cncservo.co.uk>]

Hi tillerman1,

Tuesday, January 17, 2006, 2:31:22 PM, you wrote:

tvc> What is the best/easiest method for masking surfaces not
tvc> to be aluminzed while a mirror/lens is in the 
tvc> chamber?

Probably any type of paint would work, but it is very bad for
the high vacuum system. If you have access to it, Edwards High
Vaccum grease will stop the Al sticking and won't upset the HV
system. Don't use anything that is likely to outgas.

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Best regards,
  Richard in the UK

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