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Development and Validation of Aluminum Vacuum Chamber Prototypes for the SPS-II Storage Ring

TUP7695
19 May 2026, 16:00
2h
C.I.D

C.I.D

Deauville, France
Poster Presentation MC7.T14: Vacuum Technology Poster session

Speaker

Thanapong Phimsen (Synchrotron Light Research Institute)

Description

The development of the Siam Photon Source II (SPS-II), a fourth-generation light source, represents a significant leap in Thailand’s synchrotron infrastructure. A primary objective of the project is the establishment of domestic technical expertise and industrial capability for producing high-precision vacuum components. This paper details the manufacturing and geometric validation of two critical aluminum alloy prototypes: a straight-section chamber and a bending chamber.
Key technological advancements include the optimization of domestic aluminum extrusion processes to achieve ultra-high vacuum (UHV) surface requirements and the implementation of oil-less, ethanol-cooled CNC machining to eliminate hydrocarbon contamination while maintaining high precision. A comprehensive metrology framework, utilizing laser trackers and high-resolution profiling, was employed to characterize manufacturing-induced distortions. Results confirm that the integrated fabrication workflow, which combines specialized internal fixturing and multi-pass TIG welding, successfully maintains the stringent geometric tolerances required for the storage ring. This work validates the technical readiness of Thailand’s industrial sector for the full-scale production of the SPS-II vacuum system.

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Author

Thanapong Phimsen (Synchrotron Light Research Institute)

Co-authors

Apichai Kwankasem (Synchrotron Light Research Institute) Mr Jirayu Sukain (Synchrotron Light Research Institute) Mr Korakot Trongklang (Synchrotron Light Research Institute) Ms Orayanee Seegauncha (Synchrotron Light Research Institute) Mr Sarawut Chitthaisong (Synchrotron Light Research Institute) Sireegorn Sumklang (Synchrotron Light Research Institute) Mr Supan Boonsuya (Synchrotron Light Research Institute) Mr Worakrit Woranut (Synchrotron Light Research Institute)

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