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Lightweigting<br />
Surface Metrology<br />
Lightweighting is used to reduce the mass of large optics, and thus reduce the size of the support<br />
mechanism required, this can also allow the support mechanism to be more dynamic.<br />
To do this requires skill and understanding of both optic and mount to eliminate the possibility of<br />
distortion in the final system.<br />
Using Finite Element Analysis our engineers can define how much material can be removed whilst<br />
maintaining the integrity of the optical surface. This is done with sympathy to the optical supports<br />
and mounting arrangement. Mass reductions of up to 70% are possible in this way.<br />
<strong>Glyndwr</strong> <strong>Innovations</strong> has CNC milling capability to produce the lightweighting on smaller parts.<br />
The team has completed the design of light-weighted optics for airborne and space applications.<br />
Glyndŵr <strong>Innovations</strong><br />
The OpTIC Centre<br />
St Asaph Business Park<br />
Ffordd William Morgan<br />
St Asaph • LL17 0JD • UK<br />
Tel: +44 (0) 1745 535100<br />
www.glyndwrinnovations.co.uk