Hello,
I have a requirement to cut out and engrave a batch of thin foil plates. These will be fastened onto a small 3U (100mmx100mmx300mm) CubeSat satellite which is scheduled to launch the end of the year. With this configuration space is extremely limited and we have been allocated 5mm x 40mmx53mm. Material is specified to be un-plated aluminum. The configuration I see is to work with 10 foil (0.5mm) sheets front and back. These will then be stacked and fastened on one of the sheer panels of the satellite. Durability and quality of the text doesn't have to be perfect but it should be legible for a photo prior to installation.
The attached pdf shows a proposed text height but smaller is better so that we can fit on more names. I am looking for any ideas or (even better) quotes on achieving this task. Unfortunately time is getting short on this project since we have been waiting as long as possible to get the most sponsors. The satellite is scheduled for thermal and vibe testing mid to late May and must be complete to be a valid test.
I really appreciate any quotes or advice on this task.
-Pat
I have a requirement to cut out and engrave a batch of thin foil plates. These will be fastened onto a small 3U (100mmx100mmx300mm) CubeSat satellite which is scheduled to launch the end of the year. With this configuration space is extremely limited and we have been allocated 5mm x 40mmx53mm. Material is specified to be un-plated aluminum. The configuration I see is to work with 10 foil (0.5mm) sheets front and back. These will then be stacked and fastened on one of the sheer panels of the satellite. Durability and quality of the text doesn't have to be perfect but it should be legible for a photo prior to installation.
The attached pdf shows a proposed text height but smaller is better so that we can fit on more names. I am looking for any ideas or (even better) quotes on achieving this task. Unfortunately time is getting short on this project since we have been waiting as long as possible to get the most sponsors. The satellite is scheduled for thermal and vibe testing mid to late May and must be complete to be a valid test.
I really appreciate any quotes or advice on this task.
-Pat