High-speed machining of space shuttle External Tank (ET) panels
Abstract
The applicability to and advantages of the high-speed machining process for the production of Space Shuttle external tank panels by physically machining selected sample portions of an external tank panel were investigated. The panel sample configuration was selected, and potential high speed milling procedures identified. An 8 foot long panel was machined and the milling demonstration is described in detail.
- Publication:
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Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Report
- Pub Date:
- September 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982lock.rept.....M
- Keywords:
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- External Tanks;
- Milling (Machining);
- Panels;
- Space Shuttles;
- High Speed;
- Machine Tools;
- Samples;
- Specifications;
- Engineering (General)