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An Advanced Machining System for the Improved Manufacture of Aerospace Materials

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Air Force
Contract: FA8650-06-M-5304
Agency Tracking Number: F061-103-2029
Amount: $99,967.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: AF06-103
Solicitation Number: 2006.1
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2006
Award Year: 2006
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2006-05-02
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2007-09-02
Small Business Information
P.O. Box 71
Hanover, NH 03755
United States
DUNS: 072021041
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Jay Rozzi
 Principal Investigator
 (603) 643-3800
 jcr@creare.com
Business Contact
 James Barry
Title: Contracts Director
Phone: (603) 643-3800
Email: contractsmgr@creare.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

Advanced propulsion systems for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft require the use of advanced materials for longer life, reduced weight, and increased performance. Ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials have the potential to realize these benefits; however, the high cost of finished CMC components make wide implementation impractical. To reduce these costs, new, innovative fabrication technologies are required that enable substantial processing speed increases to drive down the expense of machining and the cycle time of implementation for advanced materials. Creare proposes to develop an advanced machining system (AMS) that will increase the processing speed 100% or more for the machining of CMCs and other aerospace materials. Such an increase in the processing speed will dramatically reduce both overall cost and cycle time. Because our solution prolongs tool life, the resultant use of sharper tools will reduce the induced residual stresses in the machined part, improving fatigue life. Our innovation is readily integrated with existing machine tools, minimizing initial capital costs. Thus, our solution is effective, affordable, flexible, and easily integrated with current manufacturing operations.

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