The challenge was to design, build and supply the NNL with a multi-function rig to house and deploy numerous measurement heads to record visual, profile and surface roughness data on highly irradiated materials in a hot cell ‘cave’ environment which is no man-accessible.
We carried out concept studies to assess the best design for the test rig to cover the range of tasks required. This included assessing the current systems in place and if improvements could be made.