Mechanical Design
A wide range of scientific research projects, our complete instrument development capability enables the integration of design activities with manufacturing, analysis, test and mechanical development.
Our dedicated team of engineers and designers work throughout the project lifetime to provide a cost effective solution that meets the required budgets.
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A view of our drawing office. We use Catia 3D design software for the design of components and complete instruments from inception to completion.
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Another view of the support frames for the Nirspec CAA instrument.
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CAD model of the ExoMars Optical Bench. This is a container to house 3 camera's for the planned European Space Agencies mission to the Mars surface.
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CAD model of the Nirspec CAA Instrument.
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Cad model of the Solar Orbiter Electron Analyser System
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CAD model showing the inside of the Solar Orbiter electron Analyser System.
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CNC machined components of the Nirspec CAA instrument. Not the smooth transition from a round component to a square profile.
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CNC turned and milled telescope tubes for the Nirspec CAA instrument.
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Nirspec CAA Bulb Holder. The design allows for thermal expansion and contraction around the fixing points without inducing stress on the bulbs themselves.
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Support frames for the Nirspec CAA instrument. This was machined from one piece of solid aluminium.
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The MSSL Mechanical & Thermal Engineering group.
A view of our drawing office. We use Catia 3D design software for the design of components and complete instruments from inception to completion.
Another view of the support frames for the Nirspec CAA instrument.
CAD model of the ExoMars Optical Bench. This is a container to house 3 camera's for the planned European Space Agencies mission to the Mars surface.
CAD model of the Nirspec CAA Instrument.
Cad model of the Solar Orbiter Electron Analyser System
CAD model showing the inside of the Solar Orbiter electron Analyser System.
CNC machined components of the Nirspec CAA instrument. Not the smooth transition from a round component to a square profile.
CNC turned and milled telescope tubes for the Nirspec CAA instrument.
Loft CAD Model
Nirspec CAA Bulb Holder. The design allows for thermal expansion and contraction around the fixing points without inducing stress on the bulbs themselves.
Support frames for the Nirspec CAA instrument. This was machined from one piece of solid aluminium.
The MSSL Mechanical & Thermal Engineering group.
Our workstations run 3-D Computer Aided Design software for the modelling and drafting activities and our experience covers all space qualified materials and recognised design strategies. We work within the procedures as laid out by the major space agencies and comply with all product assurance requirements.
Mechanical and Thermal Engineering:
Mechanical Design
3D CAD Design
ESATAN Thermal Analysis
Finite Element Analysis
Mechanical Workshop
Testing
General Enquiries:
Berend Winter
01483 204215
b.winter@ucl.ac.uk