The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) procures significant quantities of Ti-6Al-4V hydraulic fittings in a wide range of types and sizes in maintaining legacy aircraft. These fittings are machined from forged preforms or, in the case of low volume procurement, are machined from wrought plate stock. The proposed technology is a radical
Keywords: Titanium, Ti-6al-4v, Hydraulic Fittings, Powder Metal, Discrete Parts, Spare Parts, Cost Saving, Near-Net Shape