Citation
Abstract
In the construction of the 64-m antennas for the DSN the fabrication of the radial bearing wear strips has been a difficult problem, and one that was not solved satisfactorily during the initial construction. A test project carried out in the JPL machine shop has shown the feasibility of a direct machining process, using a tracer or tape controlled planer. This process can be used for the manufacture of replacement wear strips for those presently installed on the antenna, and can be used with higher hardness steels giving an improved wear life of these components.
Details
- Volume
- 42-26
- Published
- April 15, 1975
- Pages
- 69–72
- File Size
- 710.0 KB