SBIR-STTR Award

Restoration of LG components by EPVD
Award last edited on: 4/7/2010

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$99,975
Award Phase
1
Solicitation Topic Code
AF073-115
Principal Investigator
Gennady Yumshtyk

Company Information

Advanced Global Services LTD (AKA: AGS)

6420 Inducon Drive
Sanborn, NY 14132
Location: Single
Congr. District: 26
County: Niagara

Phase I

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Phase I year
2008
Phase I Amount
$99,975
Aluminum-made LG outer cylinders easily become damaged developing nicks and scratches of 5 thousandths of an inch or deeper on the inner surface (ID). This leads to a premature condemnation. There is currently no repair technique to restore the LG outer cylinders to serviceable condition. The EPVD® technique is developed to apply fully dense, well-adhered non-hazardous coatings to internal surfaces of tubular shapes. Development of unique process parameters to rapidly buildup aluminum material to the specified dimension and use of unique in-situ surface preparation methods will ensure a high quality coating. Exploitation of the EPVD™ technique will allow “surface engineering” of desired materials and provide the Air Force the capability of saving in excess of $3 Million annually by restoring unserviceable LG outer cylinders to functional condition.

Keywords:
Coatings, Landing Gear, Pvd, Internal Surfaces

Phase II

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