Lightweight Durable Titanium Tracks Using Low Cost Powder Metal Titanium Composite Technology

Abstract

The results of Phase I demonstrated the technical feasibility of this advanced powder metal titanium composite technology to find applications in lightweight tank track components, particularly as a material for center guides. The titanium composite materials have demonstrated wear resistance far superior to conventional titanium alloys and surpassing the wear characteristics achieved with more highly reinforced and less tough Al/SiC MMCs and ADI.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 09, 2001
Accession Number
ADA393198

Entities

People

  • Susan M. Abkowitz

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Composite Materials
  • Lightweight
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Metals
  • Particles
  • Powder Metals
  • Powders
  • Resilience
  • Resistance
  • Titanium Alloys
  • Wear Resistance
  • Weight

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Metallurgy
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.