Novel target fabrication using 3D printing developed at University of Michigan

Journal Article · Tue May 24 00:00:00 EDT 2016 · Journal of Physics. Conference Series

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/713/1/012008· OSTI ID:1338255

Klein, Sallee R. ^[1]; Deininger, Michael ^[1]; Gillespie, Robb S. ^[1]; Di Stefano, Carlos A. ^[1]; MacDonald, Michael J. ^[1]; Manuel, Mario J-E. ^[1]; Young, Rachel P. ^[1]; Kuranz, Carolyn C. ^[1]; Keiter, Paul A. ^[1]; Drake, R. Paul ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)

The University of Michigan has been fabricating targets for high-energy-density experiments for the past decade. We utilize the technique of machined acrylic bodies and mating components acting as constraints to build repeatable targets. Combining 3D printing with traditional machining, we are able to take advantage of the very best part of both aspects of manufacturing. Furthermore, we present several recent campaigns to act as showcase and introduction of our techniques and our experience with 3D printing, effecting how we utilize 3D printing in our target builds.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Programs (DP)
• Contributing Organization: University of Michigan
• Grant/Contract Number: NA0002956
• OSTI ID: 1338255
• Journal Information: Journal of Physics. Conference Series, Vol. 713; ISSN 1742-6588
• Publisher: IOP Publishing
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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