scott hamilton bill randolph university of hawaii at manoa w. m. keck observatory
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Scott Hamilton Bill Randolph University of Hawaii at Manoa W. M. Keck Observatory. 3D Mechanical Design & 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) Software. Documentation Keck II Hydrostatic Bearing Support System Yoke (Left Structure) Keck I Stand-off Weldment (Access Ladder). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Scott Hamilton
Bill Randolph
University of Hawaii at Manoa
W. M. Keck Observatory
3D Mechanical Design & 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) Software
Documentation
Keck II
Hydrostatic Bearing Support System
Yoke (Left Structure)
Keck I
Stand-off Weldment (Access Ladder)
Documentation & Organization
Converting from 2D AutoCad to 3D Solid Works
A current configuration of the telescope
Parametric Model
Effective way of recording updates
Efficient system from a business standpoint
Hydrostatic Shoe Bearings
Supports the axial elevation bearing
Allows the axial elevation bearing to move on frictionless surface
Injects a thin layer of oil between the pad and the journal.
Oil Tray
Collects & recycles oil
Main telescope support
Left Platform
AO Enclosure
Work Points
Structurally important origin
Purpose
Safe & efficient access to vertical cable trays
Enable MOSFIRE & K1LGS CCR plumbing installation
Enable K1LGS glycol plumbing installation
Converting 3d models to technical drawings
Meeting specifications for fabrications
Bill Randolph
Kyle Kinoshita
Randy Mogensen
Keck’s Mechanical Engineering Group
CfAO & The Akamai Internship program
The Akamai Internship Program is funded by the Center for Adaptive Optics through its National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center grant (#AST-987683)