The process of shells formation by electric arc spraying method and optimization by the criterion of their geometric shape accuracy

Abstract

The process of shells formation, finding the position of grid elements after deformation is investigated. Minimization of potential energy is carried out numerically by iterative method. The result is the formation of antenna array by electric arc spraying method.This techonology of manufacturing shells from mesh material can be used for the manufacture of axisymmetric and non-axisymmetric reflectors or individual elements of mirror antennas.