Reply To: Fusion Oil

[Joeviocoe]

Francisl wrote:

How simple (or difficult) would it be to create the entire Anode/crown assembly out of one solid mass of metal? No metal/metal contact surfaces at all? Could any modern fabrication (3d Printing) or rapid prototyping work to build this?

That will probably happen when the optimum design has been finalized. Flexibility in shape, placement and materials is important now in the experimental phase of development.
Soldering, brazing and welding of the elements would precede making and machining castings in a foundry.

I understand that is the normal process since flexibility to alter the electrode design is crucial during experimentation phase.

However, with the difficulty LPP is facing with Arcing slowing down the entire process… it may be worth it to bit the bullet on money and cast their current design into a single piece. They need to get past this arcing problem so they can start firing more. Trade flexibility for consistency.