We
can also undertake the manufacture of Electroformed Nickel and Copper
components of a more general nature that do not justify expensive
tooling or cannot be readily formed by the normal press or draw
methods. Typical applications include reflectors of all shapes including
aspheric.
E.D.M.
Electrodes
The relatively low labour content involved in the manufacture of
fine grained electroformed copper electrodes, coupled with the ability
to reproduce complex forms and intricate detail has been found to
be invaluable. From a wooden or plastic pattern for example, resins
can be cast to produce an exact negative on to which the copper
is deposited.
Alternatively,
Stereolithography models can be utilised as patterns.
Several electrodes
can be made from the same negative and for roughing out purposes
it is possible to chemically reduce the surface to accommodate the
required spark gap.
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