Cold spray process development for the reclamation of the Apache helicopter mast support / P.F. Leyman and V.K. Champagne.

Author/creator Leyman, P. F.
Other author Champagne, Victor K.
Other author U.S. Army Research Laboratory.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAberdeen Proving Ground, MD : Army Research Laboratory, 2009.
Description1 online resource (vi, 24 pages) : color illustrations.
Supplemental Contenthttps://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS119287
Subjects

SeriesARL-TR ; 4922
ART-TR (Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.) ; 4922. UNAUTHORIZED
Abstract The U.S. Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, has developed a novel process for repairing and rebuilding damaged aluminum components using Supersonic Particle Deposition, commonly referred to as cold spray. A Centerline Model No. SSM-P3300 Portable Cold Spray Deposition System was used to deposit a highly adherent, dense aluminum composite material to repair corrosion damage pits and rebuild the snap ring groove and gear teeth on the mast support on an Army helicopter. ARL performed microstructural analysis as well as adhesion, fatigue, and corrosion tests to evaluate the characteristics of the cold spray aluminum composite coatings. The cold spray deposited material was subsequently machined using conventional machining tools to dimensionally restore the component to its original condition. Final testing and approval for implementation of this repair procedure is in progress.
General noteTitle from title screen (viewed on Nov. 30, 2009).
General note"August 2009."
General noteFinal rept. May 2007-Dec 2008.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Access restrictionAPPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE.
Technical rpt#ARL-TR-4922
GPO item number0324-A-01 (online)
Govt. docs number D 101.133:4922