Quick Shot

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) National Ignition Facility (NIF) soft x-ray imager (S600-D) is shown being dimensionally checked for conformance to LLE manufacturing prints utilizing the “Helmel Checkmaster” coordinate measuring machine located in the Quality Control lab. Displayed on the screen are real-time measurements of the part under test. Components are often designed and fabricated to tight tolerances to ensure equipment performance and must be dimensionally verified prior to assembly and use. The LLE Mechanical Engineering (ME) group provides a wide spectrum of services in the production of high-quality scientific equipment, including overall design, fabrication, inspection and quality control, as well as final assembly and system integration. The ME group supports scientists from LLE and LLNL in the design and fabrication of diagnostics and equipment used on the OMEGA, OMEGA EP, and NIF Laser Systems.