Heidler et al., 2018 - Google Patents
Additive manufacturing of metal mirrors for TMA telescopeHeidler et al., 2018
- Document ID
- 13535731161647280837
- Author
- Heidler N
- Hilpert E
- Hartung J
- Von Lukowicz H
- Damm C
- Peschel T
- Risse S
- Publication year
- Publication venue
- Optical Fabrication, Testing, and Metrology VI
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Additive manufacturing enables enhanced designs for metal mirrors and housings of optical systems like telescopes. Internal lightweight structures are used for the mirror modules to reduce the weight of the system while keeping the mechanical stability. Internal structures …
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