MAISI PRECISION Technical guide
How Mass Spectrometry Components Are Manufactured: From Drawing to Finished Part
A practical overview of drawing review, process planning, precision machining, inspection, cleaning, and finished production.
Mass spectrometry components often require more than conventional CNC machining. Dimensional accuracy, surface condition, cleanliness, vacuum compatibility and instrument integration may all affect the performance of the finished system.
At Maisi Precision, our technical team has hands-on experience in mass spectrometry component manufacturing, assembly, customization and applications. This helps us approach each component not simply as a machined part, but as part of a precision analytical instrument.
1. Drawing Review
Manufacturing starts with the customer drawing.
Dimensions, tolerances, interfaces, materials and surface requirements are reviewed together with the component's intended application. Understanding how a part functions within the instrument helps identify critical manufacturing and inspection requirements before production begins.
2. Material & Process Planning
Depending on customer requirements, Maisi works with materials including 304/316L stainless steel, aluminum alloys, oxygen-free copper, titanium alloys, ceramics and PEEK.
The machining process is planned according to part geometry, precision requirements, surface requirements and production quantity.
3. Precision Machining
Mass spectrometry systems contain mechanical components with widely different geometries and functions. Each part therefore requires an appropriate machining strategy based on its drawing and application.
Maisi supports prototypes, small batches and repeat production of custom components for mass spectrometry and scientific instrumentation.
4. Inspection & Cleaning
Critical dimensions and features are inspected against customer drawings, with attention to interfaces and characteristics that may affect instrument assembly.
For components used in vacuum and high-vacuum environments, Maisi also provides appropriate cleaning processes for high-vacuum and UHV-related applications.
5. Finished Components
After machining, inspection and required cleaning or finishing, components are prepared for delivery according to customer requirements.
Our manufacturing experience covers mechanical parts throughout mass spectrometry systems, including components associated with ion sources, ion optics, mass analyzers, vacuum systems and other custom assemblies.
From drawing review to finished production, each step contributes to the quality and consistency of a mass spectrometry component. By combining precision manufacturing with practical mass spectrometry experience, Maisi Precision aims to help instrument manufacturers turn component designs into reliable, production-ready parts.