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  Precision Engineering / Diamond Turning Facility

Precitech The purpose of the Precision Engineering / Diamond Turning Facility is to provide ultra high precision near net shape optical and optomechanical fabrication capabilities in support of various NASA programs and projects as well as working with industry through Space Act Agreements.

The facility currently consists of two ultra high precision diamond turning machines with face turning capabilities of 2 meters and 0.4 meters, two high precision CNC machine tools and conventional machine tools. Extensive metrology support is available.

Moore M-40 The Moore M40 diamond turning machine is currently being upgraded to accommodate cylinders up to 1.6 meters in diameter, which will be the largest cylinder diamond turning capacity in the world.

5 Axis CNC Milling Machine Computer Controlled LathePrograms currently being supported include: Constellation X (replicated nickel X-ray optics), the Next Generation Space Telescope, various work with industry (through Space Act Agreements), and cooperative efforts with NASA Centers.

Point of Contact:
Dr. David Lehner, (256) 544-9033.