Development of a Lightweight, Monolithic, Aspheric Mirror Utilizing FDM Technology
- Paper number
IAC-12,C2,9,6,x15993
- Author
Mr. Josiah Thomas, University of Alabama in Huntsville, United States
- Coauthor
Mr. Darell Engelhaupt, UAHuntsville, United States
- Coauthor
Dr. Brian Landrum, UAHuntsville, United States
- Year
2012
- Abstract
This research consists of developing an aspheric, monolithic mirror and mounting unit utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling Rapid Prototyping technology. The monolithic mirror consists of a plastic substrate that is coated with an electrically conductive material and then electroplated with a UVC reflective material. Various parameters associated with Fused Deposition Modeling and methods for sealing the plastic surface are explored in detail.
- Abstract document
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