Project Category: Material
5001.004.001.002 Fast-Scanning-Mirror Wobble-Enabled Build Schema (Fast-WEBS)
January 29, 2024
The objective of this project is to demonstrate the ability to increase the bulk build rate of LPBFAM Ti64 by 3x, using high-frequency wobble-based thermal manipulation developed by GE Research...
5549 Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) Robotic Arc Directed Energy Deposition (DED) System – Consultative Assistance
January 08, 2024
The objective of this project was to train and support the Army Ground Vehicle Support Center (GVSC) and RIA personnel in operating the DED AM System previously developed. Edison Welding Institute...
5001.003.002.003 Measurement of Process Gas Flow and Delivered Laser Powder Impact Toward AM Machine Qualification
December 18, 2023
Characterize the impact of gas flow and differences in delivered laser power on the mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V components produced by laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB)...
5513.001 Thermal Aging Study for Additively Manufactured F357 Aluminum
December 18, 2023
The objective of this program was to enable the use of aluminum alloys for high-temperature applications by understanding the effects of thermal treatments and service temperatures on the...
5001.002.001.001 Qualification of Additive Aluminum Alloys for High-Temperature Extreme Environments (QUAAL-HT)
October 10, 2023
The primary objectives for this project were to mature an aluminum alloy to meet performance targets for elevated temperature applications and demonstrate candidate alloy in representative part...
5542.006 High-Temperature Applications Using Additive Manufacturing, Phase 2: Task 6 – Advanced Manufacturing of High-Temperature Nozzle Materials
September 21, 2023
The objectives of this project are to:
- Perform a development effort to deliver full print parameters for molybdenum (Mo) alloy.
- Develop a roadmap for the insertion of...
5542.004 Task 4 – Advanced Nano-Coatings for High-Temperature Applications
September 21, 2023
The purpose of this project is to identify thermally conductive, electrical insulative (TCEI) thin-film coating solutions for heat spreader applications to increase the computational potential of...
5542.003 Task 3 – Thermal Coating Material Advancement for Rocket Motors
September 21, 2023
The objective of this project is to identify and test intumescent coatings that will allow the use of bismaleimide (BMI) and cyanate esters in composite casings used in solid-propellant rocket...
5542.001 High-Temperature Applications Using Additive Manufacturing, Phase 2 Task 1 – Advanced Additive Manufacturing of Rocket Engine Components
September 21, 2023
In Phase l, Ursa Major Technologies (UMT) stood-up GrCop-42 copper alloy AM capability; established and qualified a manufacturing process parameter set; and produced prototype thrust chambers for...
5543 Advanced Nanocomposite Coatings (ANC) for Navy Applications
September 20, 2023
The objective of this project is to utilize a team of surface technology experts with experience in identifying, developing, and implementing functional coating solutions across defense and...
5515.001 USN Submarine Propulsor Application: ULTEM 9085 Production Specification and Support
August 30, 2023
The objective of the project was to create functional COLUMBIA (CLB) Class Submarine Propulsor components that can perform under the intended application and benefit from the advantages of the...
5532.001 Gradient Alloy Transition Development 2 (GRATD 2) Program
August 21, 2023
This project leverages the GRATD1 program to fabricate and test shape features relevant to aerospace systems to operate in extreme aerothermal environments. It focuses on leading-edge structures...