Electroforming of complicated structures for the nuclear and aerospace industry
Abstract
The successful application of electroforming in the production of complicated structures in the aircraft and nuclear industry is discussed. On a number of typical parts, such as heat exchangers (water-cooler grids, boxes and targets for fusion experiments, concentrators for solar plants), wind tunnel models, and erosion protection shapes, the advantages conferred by this method are significant. The composition of electroforming electrolytes (nickel, copper) is discussed in detail, together with path parameters and process technology. Tables are included giving information of the properties of the deposits.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report A
- Pub Date:
- September 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983STIA...8411450S
- Keywords:
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- Aerospace Industry;
- Electroforming;
- Nuclear Fusion;
- Production Engineering;
- Structural Engineering;
- Mandrels;
- Materials Science;
- Process Control (Industry);
- Technology Assessment;
- Wind Tunnel Models;
- Engineering (General)