3D PRINTED MAGNETRON HAVING ENHANCED COOLING CHARACTERISTICS

摘要

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide magnetron configurations that provide more efficient and/or more uniform cooling characteristics and methods for forming the magnetrons. The magnetron includes one or more flow directing structures disposed between parallel cooling fins. The flow directing structures direct air flow across various surfaces of the cooling fins and prevent that otherwise would be obstructed by magnetron components, reducing the incidence and/or magnitude of hot spots on the cooling fins and/or on other magnetron components. The flow directing structures also adjust flow rates to improve cooling efficiency.