PRODUCTION ENGINEERING MEASURE FOR LOW FIELD MAGNETRON BL-234C.
Abstract
Fabrication of the first five engineering model tubes has been initiated. Two tubes have been completed through hot test. The first tube, although jitter free, has low peak power output of about 300 watts. The second tube has achieved an exceptionally high power output of 760 watts peak and is essentially jitter free. As part of the consideration given to cost reduction of tube parts and materials, investigation of a directly heated cathode design has been initiated with the intent of utilizing either a standard barium impreganted dispenser cathode of the 'SEMBO' cathode. Conventional machining of anodes by potting hobbed anode blands has been started. Some preliminary machining operations using Palmer Products Plastic ERL-2795 show promise. A management evaluation program in the form of a PERT control system has been completed. The double vacuum exhaust station, as described under Provision G of the subject contract, has been delivered. Re-design has been formulated to increase the vacuum processing capabilityes for the BL-234C over the present capability. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 28, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0622827
Entities
People
- Arnold M. Eklund