Metal shims for optics & lasers ?
For the metallurgists out there -
Any problem stacking together different shims of various thicknesses, some made of aluminum and some of brass, for use as heat-conducting mounting blocks for laser heads & scanners? I'm curious as to the effectiveness of heat transfer and/or possible corrosion problems when stacking the two metals.
For those of us without ready access to custom-milled aluminum blocks, brass and aluminum stock from the local home improvement and hobby shops could be a fairly quick and affordable way to make height adjustments on the various components during alignment, IF the heat-conducting properties are suitable. I'm open to comments and suggestions from anyone in the know.
Thanks!
RR
Metrologic HeNe 3.3mw Modulated laser, 2 Radio Shack motors, and a broken mirror.
1979.
Sweet.....