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Explosion Welding of Aluminum-Beryllium (AlBeMet)/Aluminum
Award last edited on: 4/2/02

Sponsored Program
SBIR
Awarding Agency
DOD : AF
Total Award Amount
$93,692
Award Phase
1
Solicitation Topic Code
AF99-266
Principal Investigator
David G Brasher

Company Information

High Energy Metals Inc

293 Business Park Loop
Sequim, WA 98382
   (360) 683-6390
   info@highenergymetals.com
   www.highenergymetals.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 06
County: Clallam

Phase I

Contract Number: F33615-99-C-3211
Start Date: 5/28/99    Completed: 2/28/00
Phase I year
1999
Phase I Amount
$93,692
Aluminum-Beryllium alloys (A1BeMet) are binary alloys that combine the high modulus and low density characteristics of beryllium with the fabrication and mechanical property behavior of aluminum. These characteristics are extremely desirable for advanced satellite and space applications. Cost($2000/lb) of the alloys has been the main drawback to their use. By combining thin A1BeMet sheets to a core of conventional high strength aluminum alloy by the use of explosive welding, structural beams and honeycombed sheets can then be fabricated at reasonable costs. .040" thick sheets of A1BeMet will be bonded to .125" 7050 aluminum alloy and then used as face sheets joined to a 7050 aluminum honeycomb core. I-Beams will also be fabricated from .040" A1BeMet explosion bonded to two sides of 2" x 2" wrought 7050 aluminum bar

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