Agile Expedient Manufacturing (Summary Technical Report, 2018-2020)

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Abstract:

The capability of metal additive manufacturing (AM) on the future battlefield holds many promises, as well as numerous challenges. This technology would most likely provide the warfighter with an agile means of repairing battle damage as well as the ability to manufacture spare parts at the point of need, thereby reducing reliance on the traditional supply chain while improving operational readiness. An important cog in this vision would be the capability to produce AM-grade metallic powder in-theater from recycled and reclaimed battlefield scrap to further reduce the military logistics tail. This technical report summarizes the work encompassing the production of AM-grade metallic powder from scrap and the results of subjecting these powders to subsequent AM operations toward agile expedient manufacturing, and ultimately, transformational overmatch.

Author(s):
Pepi, Marc ; Mcwilliams, Brandon ; Kudzal, Andelle
Author Organization(s):
DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
Funding Organization(s):
DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground , MD
Document Type:
Technical Report/Summary Report
Publication Date:
2021 Apr 01
Pagination:
53

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
additive manufacturing, materials, tensile strength, manufacturing, fabrication, materials science, mechanical working, thermal spraying, chemical analysis, chemistry, x-ray computed tomography, materials engineering, particle size, friction stir processing, chemical synthesis, ecology, electron microscopy
Keyword(s):
STR, 3-D printing, am (additive manufacturing), point-of-need manufacturing, mechanical testing, battle damage repair, metal recycling, scrap materials, cold spray, laser powder bed fusion
Subject Categories:
Test Equipment, Research Facilities and Reprography; Materials; Materials
Creation Date:
2021 Apr 20
Update Date:
2021 Nov 05