Metallization module for cathode-ray tube (CRT) applications

A metallization module for depositing a metal layer on an inner surface of a cathode-ray tube faceplate panel, comprising:

• a vacuum chamber wherein the vacuum chamber comprises a base attached to sidewalls, the sidewalls having a top lip forming an open end, an adaptor plate secured along the top lip of the sidewalls, and a lid hinged to the adaptor plate and adapted to provide an air-tight seal around the open end, said adaptor plate comprises a plurality of adjustable rods adjustably extending from the adaptor plate into the vacuum chamber to support a cathode-ray tube faceplate panel within the vacuum chamber.;
• a vacuum port extending from the vacuum chamber and coupled to a vacuum system to evacuate air from within the vacuum chamber;
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• an evaporation means adapted to deposit a metal layer on the inner surface of the cathode-ray tube faceplate panel upon evacuation of the air from within the vacuum chamber.