| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
Materials Science & Technology 2019
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| Symposium
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Additive Manufacturing: Effective Production, Characterization, and Recycling of Powder Materials
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| Presentation Title |
Characterization of Titanium Powder Produced from Battlefield Scrap for Additive Manufacturing |
| Author(s) |
Christopher J. Massar |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Christopher J. Massar |
| Abstract Scope |
The battlefield produces some of the harshest and most unpredictable conditions, putting excessive wear and tear on equipment essential to the safety of the soldier. In this work, titanium powder produced by MolyWorks' Mobile Foundry from recycled battlefield scrap for additive manufacturing is characterized using optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), nanoindentation (NI), and powder x-ray diffraction (PXRD). Due to the unpredictability of the battlefield, it is essential that in-theater repair can be done with materials present in the field resulting in both expedited repair time and drastically reduced material costs. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: At-meeting proceedings |