POC: Rusty McLaughlin, (321-867-3351)
russell.l.mclaughlin@nasa.gov
Pattie Lewis Burford, (321-867-9163)
pattie.l.lewis@nasa.gov
Background
Temperature
sensitive substrates such as aluminum and magnesium are used in the manufacture
and sustainment of aerospace systems and ground support equipment.
Objective
To demonstrate/validate VOC/HAP free UV Curable coatings to
replace solvent-borne organic coatings and the use of robotics in curing process.
Period of Performance
- March 2008 to March 2012.
Stakeholders
Air Force (Project Lead: Air Force Research Lab), Navy, Coast
Guard, and NASA monitoring
Benefits
- Elimination of Volatile Organics Compounds (VOCs)
- Elimination of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
- Reduction/elimination of hazardous waste
- Improved process efficiencies (shorter cycle time, reduced energy
consumption)
- Improved transfer efficiencies
Document Status
- Joint Test Protocol – Complete
Recent Progress
- Scheduled upcoming demonstration – June 2009
Milestones
- Completed Joint Test Protocol - September 2008
- Acquired robot - October 2008
- Ordered powder and substrates – January 2009
Near-Term Goals
- Demonstration of robotic curing system – July 2009
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