Metals Processing and Fabrication
Abstract
The primary technical goal of the Metals Processing and Fabrication activity is to develop affordable, robust manufacturing and repair processes/capabilities for metals and special materials critical to Navy weapon system applications. Emphasis is on affordability for the following platforms: VIRGINIA Class submarine (VCS)/COLUMBIA Class submarine (CLB), DDG 51 Class destroyer, CVN 78 Class carrier, F-35 Lightning II aircraft (F-35), and CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter. This activity also includes the development, optimization, and transition of repair technology for the repair, overhaul, and sustainment of key navy systems. Metals processing and fabrication technology areas include but are not limited to: processing methods; metals additive manufacturing; metallic materials-based systems; casting; joining techniques; machining; surface and heat treatments; coating/cladding; assembly; metal/non-metals interfaces issues; and inspection and compliance verification.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 9cb1f5b880c8ada4df5bb81af08415e4