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High-speed machining of space shuttle External Tank (ET) panelsThe applicability to and advantages of the high-speed machining process for the production of Space Shuttle external tank panels by physically machining selected sample portions of an external tank panel were investigated. The panel sample configuration was selected, and potential high speed milling procedures identified. An 8 foot long panel was machined and the milling demonstration is described in detail.
Document ID
19830005020
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Miller, J. A.
(Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Sunnyvale, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
September 15, 1982
Subject Category
Engineering (General)
Report/Patent Number
LMSC-D880308
NASA-CR-170676
NAS 1.26:170676
Report Number: LMSC-D880308
Report Number: NASA-CR-170676
Report Number: NAS 1.26:170676
Accession Number
83N13291
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-34508
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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