We have a Delta V. I needed to replace the filament and I am not  
having a lot of luck with the aluminum threads in the ion source  
housing this week. I have managed to strip one each on two separate  
occasions. Our soon to depart Physics Dept. Machinist has been able to  
tap out the holes and adjust the opening in the claws and washers to  
accept a non-SS 3/8" bolt shortened to the length of the original SS 8  
mm bolt.
My question is this: do these bolts which clamp the source into the  
aluminum housing need to be Stainless Steel?
If so, I'll have to order some ASAP, since the machinist leaves the  
end of this week and I don't know when his replacement will be hired.  
The sooner I hear from anyone on the list who knows with certainty,  
the sooner I can get these bolts, if necessary.
Thanks in advance.
-- 
Charlotte Lehmann
Assistant in Instruction
Bates College
Department of Geology
206A Carnegie Science Building
44 Campus Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: 207-786-6485
FAX: 207-786-8334