Topology optimization and additive manufacturing of an optical housing for space applications

Topology optimization and additive manufacturing of an optical housing for space applications

The design of an optical housing for laser telecommunication in space is improved by topology optimization. Different mechanical and thermal boundary conditions are considered while minimizing the overall weight of the housing. As a proof-of-concept study, a complex and lightweight housing is made b...

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Main Authors: Heidler Nils, von Lukowicz Henrik, Hilpert Enrico, Risse Stefan, Alber Lucas, Klement Jan, Heine Frank, Bölter Ralf, Armengol Josep Maria Perdigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2019-01-01
Series:EPJ Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2019/20/epjconf_eos18_01005.pdf
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spelling doaj-23f386d6e0794eb384f5f92167598f892021-08-02T06:32:28ZengEDP SciencesEPJ Web of Conferences2100-014X2019-01-012150100510.1051/epjconf/201921501005epjconf_eos18_01005Topology optimization and additive manufacturing of an optical housing for space applicationsHeidler Nils0von Lukowicz HenrikHilpert EnricoRisse Stefan1Alber Lucas2Klement Jan3Heine Frank4Bölter Ralf5Armengol Josep Maria Perdigues6Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOFFraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOFTesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KGTesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KGTesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KGTesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KGESA/ESTECThe design of an optical housing for laser telecommunication in space is improved by topology optimization. Different mechanical and thermal boundary conditions are considered while minimizing the overall weight of the housing. As a proof-of-concept study, a complex and lightweight housing is made by additive manufacturing with the aluminium silicon alloy AlSi40. Post processing steps include a thermal treatment, cleaning and a mechanical machining process. Final characterization tests include the evaluation of material characteristics by tensile tests, a computed tomography scan and a CMM measurement. The final shock and vibrational test is used to proof the performance of the housing for future space applications.https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2019/20/epjconf_eos18_01005.pdf
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author Heidler Nils
von Lukowicz Henrik
Hilpert Enrico
Risse Stefan
Alber Lucas
Klement Jan
Heine Frank
Bölter Ralf
Armengol Josep Maria Perdigues
spellingShingle Heidler Nils
von Lukowicz Henrik
Hilpert Enrico
Risse Stefan
Alber Lucas
Klement Jan
Heine Frank
Bölter Ralf
Armengol Josep Maria Perdigues
Topology optimization and additive manufacturing of an optical housing for space applications
EPJ Web of Conferences
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title Topology optimization and additive manufacturing of an optical housing for space applications
title_short Topology optimization and additive manufacturing of an optical housing for space applications
title_full Topology optimization and additive manufacturing of an optical housing for space applications
title_fullStr Topology optimization and additive manufacturing of an optical housing for space applications
title_full_unstemmed Topology optimization and additive manufacturing of an optical housing for space applications
title_sort topology optimization and additive manufacturing of an optical housing for space applications
publisher EDP Sciences
series EPJ Web of Conferences
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publishDate 2019-01-01
description The design of an optical housing for laser telecommunication in space is improved by topology optimization. Different mechanical and thermal boundary conditions are considered while minimizing the overall weight of the housing. As a proof-of-concept study, a complex and lightweight housing is made by additive manufacturing with the aluminium silicon alloy AlSi40. Post processing steps include a thermal treatment, cleaning and a mechanical machining process. Final characterization tests include the evaluation of material characteristics by tensile tests, a computed tomography scan and a CMM measurement. The final shock and vibrational test is used to proof the performance of the housing for future space applications.
url https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2019/20/epjconf_eos18_01005.pdf
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