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A Hybrid Machining System for High Performance Titanium Machining

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Air Force
Contract: FA9550-09-C-0133
Agency Tracking Number: F08B-T29-0121
Amount: $99,988.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: STTR
Solicitation Topic Code: AF08-BT29
Solicitation Number: 2008.B
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2008
Award Year: 2009
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2009-05-05
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2010-02-05
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, Ph.D.
 Principal Investigator
 (603) 643-3800
 jcr@creare.com
Business Contact
 James Barry
Title: President
Phone: (603) 643-3800
Email: contractsmgr@creare.com
Research Institution
 Purdue University
 Mary D Millsaps
 
610 Purdue Mall, Hovde Hall
West Lafayette, IN 47907
United States

 (765) 494-1059
 Nonprofit College or University
Abstract

Titanium alloys are desirable for high performance military systems due to their excellent strength-to-weight ratio and their ability to withstand high temperatures.  However, titanium alloys cannot be machined rapidly due to their low thermal conductivity and high strength.  These factors render titanium alloys difficult and costly to machine.  New manufacturing technologies are needed to reduce the cost and decrease the cycle time associated with fabricating finished titanium parts for military systems.   Creares innovation is a novel Hybrid Machining System (HMS) for high performance machining of titanium alloys.  Our innovation combines two key technologies: Laser-Assisted Machining (LAM) and Creares Indirect Cooling System (ICS).  During the Phase I project, we will work with our academic partners to develop a proof-of-concept system, complete detailed testing and evaluations, as well as plan the system integration onto our commercial partners line of machine tools.  During Phase II, we will develop and demonstrate a prototype system for technology transition and commercialization. BENEFIT: Aircraft engine manufacturers will be able to significantly reduce the cost of machining advanced materials for military and commercial systems.  The increased affordability of these advanced materials parts will expand the market for these materials into automotive, heavy equipment, construction, and consumer products.)

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