Part-support studies for diamond-machining mirrors
Abstract
Four methods of part support for holding metal mirrors during diamond machining were studied. These methods were: (1) clamping to the edge of the mirror, (2) supporting the mirror in a rubber potting compound, (3) holding by vacuum, and (4) supporting by using a three-point hard-bolted mount. It is indicated that the three-point support, when used with suitable machining parameters, was the most satisfactory for fabricating a large number of mirrors.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- February 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982STIN...8316573R
- Keywords:
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- Holders;
- Machining;
- Mirrors;
- Support Systems;
- Fabrication;
- Manufacturing;
- Engineering (General)