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X-ray goniometer
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X-ray goniometer

08/02/2017 633 views 4 likes 373009 ID

ESA’s Materials and Electrical Components Lab used its X-ray goniometer to assess residual stresses in titanium welds made by ‘friction-stir welding’ – cheaper, faster, greener and potentially stronger than traditional welding.

X-ray test of friction-stir welded tank
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X-ray test of friction-stir welded tank

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Friction stir welding of titanium
Agency

Friction stir welding of titanium

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3D printing and milling Athena optic bench
Agency

3D printing and milling Athena optic bench

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Propelling satellites into the future
Enabling & Support

Propelling satellites into the future

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Cheops arrival at ESA’s technical centre
Science & Exploration

Cheops arrival at ESA’s technical centre

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