NASA NTRS · 20010026444
Constellation-X Cylinder Figuring and Polishing Studies
Abstract
In support of Goddard's Constellation-X mandrel manufacturing effort a series of fabrication experiments are being performed to determine a best approach. Currently, polishing immediately after diamond turning, produces a RMS surface roughness of 0.31 nm, on a nickel plated aluminum mandrel. Studies currently under way will incorporate an abrasive figuring step followed by a polishing operation. The current diamond turning, figuring and polishing procedures will be described and the results presented.
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Waluschka, Eugene, Arsenovic, Petar, Content, David, Saha, Timo, Strojny, Carl, Wright, Geraldine, Fleetwood, Charles. 2001-01-01. Constellation-X Cylinder Figuring and Polishing Studies. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20010026444
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