April.12.2004 - April.26.2004

• Saftety Mechanisms

• Plasma Control

• Itemize Components List

• Saftety Mechanisms

• Training on Relevant Machines

• Ordered/Organize Project Components

• Schematic of Entire Nozzel Layout

• Schematic of Individual Components

• Test Arc Plasma Generation with Various Cathode/Anode Materials and Arragments

• Attempt at Powder Injection

April.26.2004 - May.3.2004

• Investigation & Characterization of Low-Temperature powders

• Higher-Temperture Plasma Formation

• Spot Formation

• Gantry Mountind

May.3.2004 - Beyond

• Motion Stablizing

• “Hello World”

Cathode Holder/ Gas Inlet

• Plastic Rod

• 1” Machinable Mica Ceramic Rod

• Cutter

• Lathe

• Drill Press

Cathode

• 0.03” Tungsten Wire

• Sharpener

Anode

• 1” Carbon Rod

• 1” Copper Rod

• Cutter

• Lathe

Inductively Coupled Plasma Dielectric

• Borosilicate Glass Tubes of Various ID & OD

• Diamond Saw

High Voltage Plasma Source

• In house HV supply

• 0-5V input voltage source

• 25V power supply

Current Source

• Direct Feed From Variac???