Sundstrand's Precision Metal Forming Cell. Industrial Modernization Incentive Program (IMIP). Phase 2
Abstract
At this time all metal component details from Sundstrand Power Systems (SPS) are purchased from outside vendor sources. In this present situation product costs are high, quality issues are difficult to resolve, and the ability to meet delivery schedules is at the mercy of many different suppliers. In addition, the combustor assembly housings have sustained in-field fatigue failures caused by high loading under high temperature conditions. A precision Metal Forming Cell became the subject of an Industrial Modernization Incentives Program (IMIP) funded by the Department of the Air Force. The Phase I study funded under contract F41608-86-C-0746, was completed in October, 1987. Initial studies in Phase I indicated that the combustor housing could be fabricated as a one-piece design, using Hastelloy X material, thereby producing a stronger and more reliable product. Further, the Phase I study indicated that the use of flow forming could produce the one-piece design at a significant savings.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA237653
Entities
People
- Richard C. Barbier