| Abstract Scope |
Researchers at the U.S. Naval Information Warfare Center in San Diego are tasked with leveraging next-generation technologies, such as Frictional Stir Additive Manufacturing, a follow on to FSW, to increase sustainment capabilities in support of the modern warfighter. In this presentation the author will outline three specific applications of the FSW/FSFAM process; 1) the 3D printing of long-lead raw casting replacements, 2) the repair of legacy components currently without a repair strategy, and 3) Navy patented approach for significantly extending the life of new/legacy components by depositing/embedding a sacrificial anodic material directly onto a targeted area of the component’s geometry. The FSAM process is a solid-state metal additive technology that utilizes a non-consumable rotating tool to plastically deform solid, wrought bar feedstock, as means to enable both additive manufacturing, joining, and repair of large metal components. Will include results of latest release September 2022. |