The action is currently in the SAAO mechanical workshop in Cape Town...
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| A few of the CNC machines in the workshop |
More specifically, in the temperature-controlled coordinate measuring machine (CMM) room, in the back corner of the workshop. This is where the new ADC is being tested & tweaked, to ensure that its various alignments & movements are all within spec.
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| Janus carefully tightening up some bolts |
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| Now Alrin's turn |
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| The CMM software conveniently talks to the CAD model |
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| Workshop boss Craig driving the precision probe to where it needs to measure |
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| Optics, mechanics, electronics & software all playing nicely |
Some of the machining for the new moving baffle & pupil mask (that will mount on top of this assembly) is still in progress just outside the CMM lab.
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| A view through the window, with coolant flying everywhere |
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| Martin checking that everything's going to plan |
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| Looking good so far! |
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