Scott Hamilton Bill Randolph University of Hawaii at Manoa W. M. Keck Observatory

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Scott Hamilton Bill Randolph University of Hawaii at Manoa W. M. Keck Observatory

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Scott Hamilton Bill Randolph University of Hawaii at Manoa W. M. Keck Observatory. 3D Mechanical Design & 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) Software. Documentation Keck II Hydrostatic Bearing Support System Yoke (Left Structure) Keck I Stand-off Weldment (Access Ladder). - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Scott Hamilton

Bill Randolph

University of Hawaii at Manoa

W. M. Keck Observatory

3D Mechanical Design & 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) Software

Documentation

Keck II

Hydrostatic Bearing Support System

Yoke (Left Structure)

Keck I

Stand-off Weldment (Access Ladder)

Documentation & Organization

Converting from 2D AutoCad to 3D Solid Works

A current configuration of the telescope

Parametric Model

Effective way of recording updates

Efficient system from a business standpoint

Hydrostatic Shoe Bearings

Supports the axial elevation bearing

Allows the axial elevation bearing to move on frictionless surface

Injects a thin layer of oil between the pad and the journal.

Oil Tray

Collects & recycles oil

Main telescope support

Left Platform

AO Enclosure

Work Points

Structurally important origin

Purpose

Safe & efficient access to vertical cable trays

Enable MOSFIRE & K1LGS CCR plumbing installation

Enable K1LGS glycol plumbing installation

Converting 3d models to technical drawings

Meeting specifications for fabrications

Bill Randolph

Kyle Kinoshita

Randy Mogensen

Keck’s Mechanical Engineering Group

CfAO & The Akamai Internship program

The Akamai Internship Program is funded by the Center for Adaptive Optics through its National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center grant (#AST-987683)