Prototyping
ACT has in-house manufacturing equipment and facilities to rapidly prototype proposed solutions for characterization and qualification testing, including:
- Specialty equipment for single and two phase heat transfer systems
- Welding: manual, automated, glove box inert atmosphere
- Brazing: torch, furnace
- Epoxy cure and soldering ovens
- Inspection equipment
- Custom fabrication and assembly fixtures
- RF generator (to 15kW)
- TIG welders (manual, programmable, dry-box, 3~350A)
- Spot welders (250 watt-second)
- Liquid metal injection apparatus
- Ultrasonic cleaning facility
- Metal hydride processing facility
- Complete heat pipe manufacturing equipment
Prototype titanium heat pipe radiator panel
Prototype multiple evaporator two-phase loop
Prototype titanium/water heat pipe assemblies