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Lead Free Electronics Manhattan Project Publication
The Office of Naval Research has endeavored to initiate the sponsorship of the electronic Pb-free Manhattan Project, as an appropriate response to the very serious challenges that lie ahead for both the Military and Industry
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Low-Cost Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum for LCS Applications Phase I & II

Navy Metal Working Center (NMC)

The objective of this project is to develop a low-cost friction stir welding machine and to demonstrate its operation at a shipyard supporting the Lockheed Martin Team LCS construction. Working with the project Integrated Project Team (IPT), the Navy Metalworking Center (NMC) designed, built, and demonstrated a transportable friction stir welding system that will be transitioned to production use at the shipyard.


The NMC is operated by Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC)


 
   
 

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