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Investigation of Al2O3-Ni coated cast iron brake rotors under modified brake dynamometer test standards

2022-01-030903/29/2022

Due to the reduced or less-frequent usages of the friction brakes and the lower brake rotor temperature on electrical vehicles (EV), corrosion would much likely occur on brake rotors. Using hard braking to clean the corroded rotor surfaces often leads to extra rotor surface wear. Improvement in corrosion and wear resistance is an important technological topic to brake rotors for EVs. Many original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and their suppliers are exploring surface treatments including laser cladding and thermal spray processes on cast iron rotors to combat the corrosion issues. However, mentioned surface coating processes increase the cost of brake rotors and there is a need to search for cost-effective coating processes. In this research, a new Al2O3-Ni composite coating was proposed for preparation of a commercial cast iron brake rotor using both plasma electrolytic aluminating (PEA) and electroless nickel plating (ENP) processes. The added nickel was to fit in the intrinsic

Cai, Ran, Sun, Jiayi, Zhang, Jingzeng, Tjong, Jimi, Foots, Sean, Lavelle, Mark, Nie, Xueyuan

Silver surface treatment applicable to bolts for motorcycles

2022-32-004101/09/2022

In motorcycles, the exposed mechanical parts play important roles in the styling design. The bolts that fasten these parts a good appearance in addition to the fastening function. Since many parts of a motorcycle are designed so as to appeal the mechanical and metallic beauty, needs are higher for silver-color bolts. Motorcycle bolts are exposed to the external environment, so they are required to have also cosmetic durability. Though there is a surface treatment having a higher cosmetic durability such as the chromium plating, due to its metallic gloss like a mirror, chrome-plated bolts are applicable only to specific models and parts. In this study, we developed a surface treatment that enhance the appearance and cosmetic durability required of bolts for motorcycles. The layer of developed surface treatment is dip coating with thin film polyorganosiloxane material on zinc plating. Clarified a zone where both the appearance and the cosmetic durability are attainable through the

Hirayama, Hiroshi, Inoue, Manabu, Koike, Takeshi

T-Bolt and Eye Bolt, A286 CRES, 1000 °F Fatigue Rated

AS4108D (Current)

09/01/2021

This specification defines the requirements for A286 CRES T-bolts and eye bolts, with room temperature tensile strength of a minimum of 160000 psi, for use with clamps and V-band couplings at 1000 °F maximum ambient temperature.

G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Tubing Assemblies

T-Bolt and Eye Bolt, A286 CRES, 1000 °F Fatigue Rated

AS4108D-TEST-REC (Historical)09/01/2021

G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Tubing Assemblies

Use of Cavitation Abrasive Surface Finishing to Improve the Fatigue Properties of Additive Manufactured Titanium Alloy Ti6Al4V

2021-01-002403/02/2021

was 185 ± 9 MPa for the as-built DMLS specimen, 169 ± 14 MPa for the as-built EBM specimen, 425 ± 9 MPa for the DMLS specimen treated using CASF & cavitation peening, and 386 ± 9 MPa for the EBM specimen treated using CASF & cavitation peening.

Sanders, Daniel, Soyama, Hitoshi, de Silva, Channa

Plating, Nickel Low-Stressed Deposit

AMS2424G (Current)

02/26/2021

This specification covers the requirements for electrodeposited low-stressed nickel.

AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee

CLAMP, LOOP, CUSHIONED, ELONGATED, METRIC

MA14272A (Current)

12/29/2020

G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Tubing Assemblies

CLAMP, LOOP, CUSHIONED, ELONGATED, METRIC

MA14272A-TEST-REC (Historical)12/29/2020

G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Tubing Assemblies

NEW FINISH DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENT

USCAR32-1 (Current)

11/19/2020

This standard lists variables that shall be investigated and reported as an initial investigation into new or revised surface finishes intended for use on fasteners. This standard provides instruction for producing a final report that will be used to determine if further investigation of a surface finish is justified. Further investigation may include tests and evaluations specific to an individual OEM prior to introduction/approval of the surface finish. The final report shall include the results, observations, and conclusions for all of the variables. The final report may be made up of several individual reports covering each variable. In all cases the laboratory performing the test, the test date and the report approver shall be included in the final report.

USCAR

SAE TOMORROW TODAY: Why Infrastructure Planning is Undergoing a Massive Shift

1291310/29/2020

A strong infrastructure is the backbone for transportation. This week, host Grayson Brulte sits down with Malcolm Dougherty, Sr. Vice President and National Practice Executive at global engineering firm Michael Baker International to talk about creating a seamless multimodal transportation system that positively benefits society. He looks at his career journey, which began when the U.S. was finishing the interstate highway system, and how we've moved to a more strategic approach for handling transportation, mobility, access and demand. Malcolm discusses planning for a frictionless mobility future through singular payment options and connected modes of travel; the infrastructure changes and energy grid improvements needed to further support the shift to electric cars and buses; and how airports and stadiums, especially those in dense urban environments, will be impacted by vehicle electrification. Learn more about Michael Baker International at https://mbakerintl.com.

Hineman, Marcie

Steel Tubing, Seamless 0.15 Carbon Maximum Annealed

AMS5050L-TEST-REC (Historical)08/04/2020

This specification covers a low-carbon steel in the form of seamless tubing.

AMS E Carbon and Low Alloy Steels Committee

Steel Tubing, Seamless 0.15 Carbon Maximum Annealed

AMS5050L (Current)

08/04/2020

This specification covers a low-carbon steel in the form of seamless tubing.

AMS E Carbon and Low Alloy Steels Committee

Development of a New High Orientation Paint System to Achieve Outstanding Real Metallic Designs

2020-01-089904/14/2020

Silver metallic colors with thin and smooth aluminum flake pigments have been introduced for luxury brand OEMs. Regarding the paint formulation for these types of colors, low non-volatile(NV) and high aluminum flake pigment contents are known as technology for high metallic appearance designs. However, there are two technical concerns. First is mottling which is caused by uneven distribution of the aluminum flake pigments in paint film and second is poor film property due to high aluminum pigment concentration in paint film. Therefore, current paint systems have limitation of paint design. As a countermeasure for those two concerns, we had investigated cellulose nanofiber (CNF) dispersion liquid as both the coating binder and rheology control agent in a new type of waterborne paint system. CNF is an effective rheology control agent because it has strong hydrogen bonds with other fiber surfaces in waterborne paint. The CNF shows similar viscosity result with conventional water borne

Tsukimori, Takao

Choose Surface Treatments Early to Avoid Future Problems

TBMG-3638504/01/2020

Too often, design engineers look at coating parts as an afterthought. Rather than being part of the discussion in the early stages of design, engineers sometimes try to solve problems with coatings during — or even after — manufacturing. While surface treatments such as anodizing, electroplating, and thermal spray provide their own unique set of properties and benefits, these processes also have limitations that demand attention early in the design process to ensure optimal performance.

Alternatives to Cadmium Plating

AIR4160B (Current)03/24/2020

To document and provide access to information obtained by an industry survey.

G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, Tubing Assemblies

Streamlining Post-Processing in Additive Manufacturing

TBMG-3566612/01/2019

Undoubtedly there are many benefits associated with the use of additive manufacturing (AM) as a production technology. On a pan-industrial basis, manufacturers exploit the fact that through the use of AM they can not only build complex parts, in one piece, which were previously impossible, but they can also build stronger, lighter-weight parts, reduce material consumption, and benefit from assembly component consolidation across a range of applications. These advantages have all been well documented during the last 10-20 years as AM has emerged as a truly disruptive technology for prototyping and production, and are invariably seen as being enabled by the additive hardware that builds the parts. In reality, however, this is a partial picture, particularly for serial production applications of AM. AM hardware systems are actually just one part – albeit a vital part – of an extensive ecosystem of technologies that enable AM, both pre- and post-build.

Implantables to Augment Missing Body Tissue

TBMG-3550911/01/2019

Kanfit3D has entered into a joint research partnership with the University of Brescia (Italy). The project will develop unique implantable structures, using additive layer manufacturing (ALM) technologies, for replacing or augmenting missing body tissue with customized surface treatments for improved osseointegration to achieve a better biological response within a reduced healing time.

Superfinishing of HVOF Applied Tungsten Carbide Coatings

AMS2452 (Current)07/15/2019

This specification covers requirements for the superfinishing of High Velocity Oxygen/Fuel (HVOF) applied tungsten carbide thermal spray coatings.

AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee

Aerospace Series - Quality Management Systems - Nonconformity Data Definition and Documentation

AS9131D-TEST-REC (Historical)05/31/2019

This standard defines the common nonconformity data definition and documentation that shall be exchanged between an internal/external supplier or sub-tier supplier, and the customer when informing about a nonconformity requiring formal decision. The requirements are applicable, partly or totally, when reporting a product nonconformity to the owner or operator, as user of the end item (e.g., engine, aircraft, spacecraft, helicopter), if specified by contract. Reporting of nonconformity data, either electronically or conventionally on paper, is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. This also includes, where applicable, data access under export control regulations.

G-14 Americas Aerospace Quality Standards Committee (AAQSC)

Aerospace Series - Quality Management Systems - Nonconformity Data Definition and Documentation

AS9131D (Current)

05/31/2019

G-14 Americas Aerospace Quality Standards Committee (AAQSC)

INSERT, SCREW THREAD, SELF LOCKING PLASTIC LOCKING DEVICE, SOLID FILM LUBRICATED SELF-BROACHING KEYS, UNS S66286

AS3502A (Current)

05/24/2019

E-25 General Standards for Aerospace and Propulsion Systems

Aluminum Extrusions Help Ski Maker Achieve Olympic-Sized Goals

TBMG-3369002/01/2019

Minalex Corp. Whitehouse Station, NJ

DATC spells progress for defense prototyping

19AUTP02_0302/01/2019

A public-private partnership between the U.S. Army's TARDEC and SAE International is making it easier for suppliers to engage the government on military ground-vehicle technology projects. A slogging bureaucracy, miles of “red tape” and a sea of acronyms are just some of the hurdles that keep many suppliers from working with the U.S. defense industry on ground-vehicle projects. For years the government, led by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), sought to develop a streamlined procurement process. Their aim was to speed the adoption of private-sector innovations, particularly for prototype development, while expanding access for smaller, non-traditional military suppliers. A breakthrough came in 2016, when TARDEC partnered with SAE International's Industry Technologies Consortia affiliate to form the nonprofit Defense Automotive Technologies Consortium; DATC currently has 190 members-70% of which are non-traditionals. The consortium

Brooke, Lindsay

Does Your Coating System Require Climate Control? What to Look For and What to Expect

TBMG-3342212/01/2018

There is one aspect of the paint and coatings finishing business virtually guaranteed to give the budget director heart failure: climate control. There's no way around it – climate control systems are expensive.

Visionary's Take: How a Vision Becomes a Company (Part 1 of 2)

1239310/17/2018

Can you become a visionary or are you born one? How does a visionary capture an opportunity and makes it a successful business? Are engineers more qualified to solve technical problems or run companies? SAE's "The Visionary's Take" addresses these and many other questions, by talking directly with those who have dared to tackle difficult engineering problems and create real-life products out of their experience. In these short episodes, Daniel Hutchinson, Founder and CTO of PostProcess Technologies talks about his experience in creating a brand-new company in the already competitive world of additive manufacturing, and specifically focusing on post-printing. Founded in 2014, PostProcess Technologies developed a unique triad of software, hardware and chemistry that works together to make the process of removing supports and surface finishing easier to deal with. This is the phase where mistakes can ruin a great manufacturing run: parts can break when their support is removed, for

Visionary's Take: How a Vision Becomes a Company (Part 2 of 2)

1239210/17/2018

COVER - ENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE, SQUARE, 127.28 BC, METRIC AMS4424 (UNS M11630) OR AMS4484

MA3454B (Current)09/17/2018

E-25 General Standards for Aerospace and Propulsion Systems

Development of friction coefficient controller for E-coat (KTL)

2018-36-020009/03/2018

Global competitiveness increase in the past decades has been a crucial factor for the technological advance and industrial automotive development. Possibility of reducing costs, concentrate knowledge and increase in manufacturing efficiency has lead to development of global automotive platforms. In this scenario, the supply chain needs for adaptations that allow evolution at the same fastness imposed by original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Such demands reflect directly on the fasters market requiring lighter and stronger products. Stronger products are obtained by increasing corrosion resistance and lowering friction coefficient, in order to increase the clamp load and, consequently, reduce the weight without reducing performance. However, increasing corrosion resistance causes, generally, an increase in friction coefficient and, consequently, a decrease in clamp load. To minimize such effects, the surface coating industry has been developing, over the years, friction controllers

Egêa, Renan Barranqueiro, Primolini, Alexandre, Maia, Bruno Inácio da

3D-Printed Active Materials for Robots

TBMG-3283809/01/2018

The Army uses robots that are structurally rigid, making them impractical when performing military operations in highly congested and contested urban environments where covert maneuvering is critical for gaining military superiority. Stealthy maneuvering requires high structural flexibility and distributive control to sneak into confined or restricted spaces, operate for extended periods, and emulate biological morphologies and adaptability.

Plating, Brush, Zinc-Nickel Low Hydrogen Embrittlement

AMS2451/9C (Current)08/02/2018

This specification covers the requirements for brush plating of zinc-nickel by electrodeposition.

AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee

Titanium Alloy, Bars, Wire, Forgings, and Rings 6.0Al - 4.0V Annealed, Heat Treatable

AMS4967M (Historical)

06/12/2018

This specification covers a titanium alloy in the form of bars, wire, forgings, flash welded rings up through 4.000 inches (101.60 mm) in diameter or least distance between parallel sides and stock of any size for forging, heading, or flash welded rings (see 8.6).

AMS G Titanium and Refractory Metals Committee

Titanium Alloy, Bars, Wire, Forgings, and Rings 6.0Al - 4.0V Annealed, Heat Treatable

AMS4967M-TEST-REC (Historical)06/12/2018

AMS G Titanium and Refractory Metals Committee

Two-Component Molding Can Solve Medical Design Challenges and Reduce Costs

TBMG-2892505/01/2018

Device manufacturers count on their supply chain partners for answers. What can be adjusted, how can we add value, and what methods can be used to streamline manufacturing processes, reduce SKUs, and improve part quality? One way is by moving from single-component molding to two-component molding.

Technique for Chemically Combining Soft Materials

TBMG-2872304/01/2018

Every complex human tool has contained multiple materials wedged, tied, screwed, glued, or soldered together. But the next generation of tools, from autonomous squishy robots to flexible wearables, will be soft. Combining multiple soft materials into a complex machine requires entirely new methods. Current methods are limited, relying on glues or surface treatments that can restrict the manufacturing process.

Superalloy Surface Treatment for Improved Performance of Power Turbines

TBMG-2833002/01/2018

To produce power more efficiently and cleanly, the next generation of power turbines will have to operate at extreme temperatures and pressures. Currently, single-crystal, nickel-based superalloys are used in such extreme environments. MCrAlY coatings (where M = Co, Ni, or Co/Ni) are widely applied to first- and second-stage turbine blades and nozzle guide vanes, where they may be used as corrosion-resistant overlays or as bond coats for use with thermal barrier coatings.

Aerospace & Defense Technology: December 2017

17AERP1212/01/2017

High-Reliability Capacitors When the Mission Just Can't Fail WIAMan High-Tech Test Lab Focuses on Saving Soldiers' Lives Improving the Surface Finish of Additive Manufactured Parts A new chemical immersion treatment could revolutionise the aerospace industry Using Thermoplastic Composites for Aerospace Applications Identifying and Isolating Signals Using Radio Frequency Photonics Bioinspired Surface Treatments for Improved Decontamination: Commercial Products Investigation seeks to determine which coatings shed fluids most effectively. Mechanical Characterization and Finite Element Implementation of the Soft Materials Used in a Novel Anthropometric Test Device for Simulating Underbody Blast Loading Understanding the mechanical behavior of components made from eight soft polymer materials is necessary to ensure the predictive capability of WIAMan FE models. Processing and Characterization of Lightweight Syntactic Materials Hollow spheres encapsulated in a metal matrix, syntactic metal

Electrochemically Enhanced Mechanical Polishing of Optics

TBMG-2801412/01/2017

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center astrophysicists are developing better instruments to measure high-energy X-rays zipping about space when viewed from above the Earth’s atmosphere. Scientists at MSFC adapted a novel method for material removal and super-polishing to the mandrel fabrication of an advanced X-ray telescope.

Bioinspired Surface Treatments for Improved Decontamination: Commercial Products

TBMG-2795512/01/2017

In January 2015, the Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) began an effort to evaluate and develop top-coat type treatments suitable for application to painted surfaces that would reduce retention of chemical threat agents following standard decontamination approaches. Four commercially available surface treatments were evaluated: NANOskin Hydro Express, Rust-Oleum® NeverWet®, Eagle One Superior NanoWax™, and Rust-Oleum® Wipe New.

Bioinspired Surface Treatments for Improved Decontamination: Commercial Products

17AERP12_0612/01/2017

Investigation seeks to determine which coatings shed fluids most effectively. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington DC In January 2015, the Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) began an effort to evaluate and develop top-coat type treatments suitable for application to painted surfaces that would reduce retention of chemical threat agents following standard decontamination approaches. Four commercially available surface treatments were evaluated: NANOskin Hydro Express, Rust-Oleum® NeverWet®, Eagle One Superior NanoWax™, and Rust-Oleum® Wipe New. Aluminum coupons were painted with a polyurethane-based system following the directions for those products. Deposition of the surface treatments onto painted surfaces was completed as advised by manufacturer directions. NANOskin Hydro Express was shaken and sprayed onto a clean, cool surface. The product was spread evenly on the surface and allowed to dry. Eagle One Superior NanoWax™ was

Chemical Check Analysis Limits Wrought Low-Alloy and Carbon Steels

AMS2259F (Historical)10/25/2017

This specification defines limits of variation for determining acceptability of the composition of wrought low-alloy and carbon steel parts and material acquired from a producer.

AMS E Carbon and Low Alloy Steels Committee

Flexible and Low-Cost Robotic System for Drilling Material Stacks

2016-01-209109/27/2016

The aim of this paper is to present a robust and low-cost automatic system for drilling aluminum stacks, as well as an integral methodology for the design of tool trajectories and the control of the drilling process itself. The proposed system employs a high accuracy robotic arm, a commercial spindle head and a specially developed SCADA, which enables it to load tool trajectories designed by using any software application. Furthermore, this SCADA is useful to monitor the main parameters of the drilling process for anticipating problems related to the unexpected tool wear or for a quick response in case of tool collision. A special jig for positioning the stack to be drilled is designed to increase the robot accessibility. In this work, tests are performed for optimizing the cutting parameters of the robotic system in order to maximize the accuracy and the surface finishing of the holes. This analysis is carried out for different tool diameters and taking into account several machining

Cano, Raul, Ibanez de Garayo, Oscar, Castillo, Miguel Angel, Marin, Ricardo, Ascorbe, Hector, de los Santos, Jose Ramon

Toughened Uni-piece Fibrous Reinforced Oxidation-Resistant Composite (TUFROC)

TBMG-2535309/01/2016

The Toughened Uni-piece Fibrous Reinforced Oxidation-Resistant Composite (TUFROC) allows for much more affordable and sustainable operations involving Space Launch Services and other systems that utilize Earth re-entry vehicles. TUFROC has an exposed surface design and appropriate materials combination that will allow a space vehicle to survive both the mechanical stresses during launch and the extreme heating and stress of re-entry. It provides a thermal protection tile attachment system that is suitable for not only spacecraft applications, but also could be used where there are extreme heating environments [up to 3100 °F for 5 to 10 minutes and 3600 °F, and possibly higher, for very short time intervals (one-minute or less)].

Aluminoborosilicate Supplement for Thermal Protection of a Re-entrant Vehicle

TBMG-2496707/01/2016

The Toughened Uni-piece Fibrous Reinforced Oxidation-Resistant Com posite (TUFROC) allows for much more affordable and sustainable operations involving Space Launch Services and other systems that utilize Earth reentry vehicles. TUFROC has an exposed surface design and appropriate materials combination that will allow a space vehicle to survive both the mechanical stresses of the initial ascent, and the extreme heating and stress of re-entry. It provides a thermal protection tile attachment system that is suitable for application to a space vehicle leading edge, and for other uses in extreme heating environments (up to 3600 °F, and possibly higher, for short time intervals).

Development of Black Surface Treatment Applicable to Bolts for Motorcycles

2015-32-074311/17/2015

A black surface treatment without using hexavalent chromium and applicable to bolts of motorcycles has been developed. The surface treatment also satisfies the requirements of bolts for motorcycles such as fastening performance, corrosion resistance, weather resistance and appearance of outer finish. There is a method of coating a black chemical conversion film using trivalent chromium on the zinc-plated surface as one of the surface treatments that do not use the hexavalent chromium. Such a black film, however, is thinner than the film using hexavalent chromium, and unable to ensure satisfactory black appearance. Meanwhile, although the dip-coating using a black paint can provide a sufficient black color, it is necessary to apply coating two times to eliminate an irregular color. As a result, thick paint films are formed on the roots of thread, making it difficult to fit into the internal thread. To simultaneously solve the above-mentioned two issues, two measures were executed. One

Yoshida, Hiroyuki, Hirayama, Hiroshi, Mochizuki, Shinsuke, Inoue, Manabu, Kato, Yasuhiro, Inomata, Toshiki

Top 5 Concerns When Selecting a Custom Extruder

TBMG-23296

11/01/2015

Finding the right custom extrusion and plastics company to manufacture and provide a key custom component to your end-product needs can often seem a daunting task. With an abundance of responses to a Google query or a review of trade publications, the effort can be a great example of the so-called paradox of choice. Less is sometimes more, and being able to filter down your choices intelligently while understanding what makes the plastics manufacturing industry tick may help relieve purchaser anxiety and complexity.

Conformal Nanotube Baffle for a Compact Coronagraph

TBMG-23277

11/01/2015

The development of a conformal nanotube process is enabling for many applications in solar physics and space astrophysics (e.g., direct detection and imaging of exoplanets). Coronagraphs are key heliophysics instruments because they image coronal mass ejections (CMEs), which are the most energetic phenomena on the Sun. CMEs have wide-ranging impact on the heliosphere, from interplanetary spacecraft to Earthorbiting satellites, communications, and astronaut safety; in short, they are major drivers of space weather. In a typical space-based coronagraph, an external occulter blocks light from the disk of the Sun so that the corona (about a million times dimmer) can be imaged. The occulter must suppress both diffracted light and stray light.

Surface Engineering in Medical Technology: From DLC to Plasma and Beyond

TBMG-2183804/01/2015

New materials and technological advances continue to proliferate the medtech industry at a rapid rate, and suppliers strive to offer innovative solutions to meet the demands of increasingly complex components and devices. A wide range of specialized materials are used today, and many of those materials are suitable for the intended finished use only after the application of a customized surface treatment. These treatments can result in reduced friction, improvement of haptic properties, the introduction of chemical functionalities, and improved medium resistance of the materials. To meet this growing demand, the supplier can utilize traditional coating methods, like wet chemicals, and state-of-the-art methods, such as plasma treatments, in order to alter the surface properties of medical components.

Damage-Free Finishing of Silicon X-Ray Optics Using Magnetic Field-Assisted Finishing

TBMG-20947

11/01/2014

Thin, segmented mirrors have been fabricated from monocrystalline silicon blocks. The material is economically viable, and is virtually free of internal stress because of its nearly perfect crystalline structure. The mirror surfaces will first be accurately figured and finished on thick silicon blocks, then sliced off at the desired thickness by wire electro-discharge machining. A finishing process has been conceived in which existing mirror-finishing processes are adapted to be capable of quickly and accurately figuring and finishing damage-free, segmented, monocrystalline silicon mirrors in a cost-efficient manner.

Efficient Numerical Simulation of Spray Painting Processes in Automotive Manufacturing

2014-36-041809/30/2014

We present an efficient numerical method to simulate the spray painting process in the automotive industry. A framework has been developed based on coupled solvers for the air flow, electromagnetic fields and paint droplets. The applied discretization method allows treating moving boundaries in an efficient way and significantly reduces preprocessing time. Thus the simulation of the painting of a car fender or a truck cab takes only a few hours on a standard computer and gives very good agreement with thickness measurements. These results demonstrate the validity of the method and its applicability to increase product quality and reduce production costs in automotive paint shops. It allows performing systematic analysis of the influence of process conditions on the paint thickness and overspray.

Clément, Zémerli, Fredrik, Edelvik, Andreas, Mark, Oliver, Hermanns

Toughened Uni-piece Fibrous Reinforced Oxidation-Resistant Composite (TUFROC)

TBMG-2051709/01/2014

TUFROC has an exposed surface edge design and an appropriate materials combination for a space vehicle that will survive the mechanical stresses induced in the initial ascent, and will subsequently survive the extreme heating and mechanically stressful environment of re-entry. It provides a thermal protection tile attachment system, suitable for application to a space vehicle leading edge, and for other uses in extreme heating environments [up to 3,600 °F (1,982 °C), and possibly higher, for short time intervals].

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