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[ATM] Flex Mirror Tension

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Subject: [ATM] Flex Mirror Tension
From: Bryan Stiles <bryan.stiles@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 10:28:17 -0500
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Hello All,
   I am contemplating the construction of a flex mirror. I have
studied the Adler article as well as internet resources and seem to be
unable to find any ballpark numbers for the upper tension limits of
the cell.
   For example I am working on an 8" f/6 mirror (full thickness
blank). When I run the FLEX program, the tension is something like 323
lbs. Is this acceptable? Normal? I'd appreciate any input. Thanks.

Bryan Stiles
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