Deformation Processing Technology Program: Key Elements
Wear and Die Life
- Identify Mechanisms of Die Wear and Investigate Improved Die Materials and Methods for Extending Die Life and Reducing Die Cost and Life-Cycle Costs.
Material Recovery/Mill Cost Reduction
- Determine Limits of Cold Deformation Processing and Alternative Practices for Increasing Material Recovery and Through-Put From the Starting Billet. Decrease “On-the-Mill” Costs.
Technology Transfer/Insertion
- Transfer Deformation Processing Technology to Program Team Members and License Technology to Appropriate Metalworking Facilities. Pursue Government and Industry Insertion Through Fabrication of Prototypes During Technology Validation Phase.