JTEG Teleconference Minutes – 28 October 2013

JTEG Teleconference Minutes – 28 October 2013

Attendees included:

Mr. Greg Kilchenstein – OSD (JTEG Co-Chair) – Greg.Kilchenstein@osd.mil
Mr. Greg Russell – USMC – Gregory.russell.ctr@usmc.mil
Mr. Jim Gagnon – USMC – james.gagnon@usmc.mil
Mr. Gerry Bates – HQAMC – gerald.j.bates.civ@mail.mil
Mr. Chris Root – NAVAIR – ISSC North Island – chris.root@navy.mil
Mr. Joshua Parcell – AFMC –
Mr. George Cushnie – ATC – george@caiweb.com
Ms Maria Inman – Faraday Technology – mariainman@faradaytechnology.com
Mr. Mike Johnson – AMCOM G4 – michael.l.johnson17.ctr@mail.mil
Mr. Steve Gaydos – Boeing – stephen.p.gaydos@boeing.com
Mr. Bill Chenevert – NCMS – BChenevert@ncms.org
Ms. Debbie Lilu – NCMS – Debral@ncms.org
Mr. Matt Heddle – NCMS – Matth@ncms.org
Mr. Ray Langlais – LMI – rlanglais@lmi.org
Mr. Dan Sny – LMI – dsny@lmi.org

 

On 28 October, 2013 the Joint Technology Exchange Group (JTEG) participated in a monthly teleconference. A brief summary of the teleconference follows:

Discussed new JTEG Idea and Project Submissions:

  1. A technology idea for Propane Autogas Fuel Conversion for vehicles, submitted by Bi-Phase Technologies, was reviewed by the JTEG Principals on 9 Oct. Since the candidate vehicles that would be converted to propane are not controlled by the maintenance community, it was decided not to post the technology idea on the website.
  2. A technology project idea for Automated Inventory Management was submitted by: TopLine Technology Solutions LLC. The JTEG Principals were interested in the project’s automated processes, but asked the TopLine representative for more information on its applicability and utility to maintenance operations.

New Business:

  1. Bill Chenevert, NCMS, and Maria Inman, Faraday Technology, briefed a presentation entitled “Validation of Functional Trivalent Electroplating Process Project Update” which provided an update on a project to convert from a hexavalent (Cr+6), a known carcinogen, to a trivalent (Cr+3) bath to maintain chrome coatings. The program has validated Faraday’s Cr+3 plating process and met military and industry test standards for CR+6 plating. The next step is to conduct a pilot demonstration at a DoD maintenance depot.
  2. George Cushnie of Advanced Tooling Corporation briefed a presentation on no-mask conforming anodes called “Modernizing of Hard Chrome and Nickel Plating at Depots”.  It involves an electroplating technology that replaces conventional, labor-intensive methods of masking used at DoD metal finishing facilities. The benefits include labor savings, faster plating rates, elimination of hazardous waste, and reduction in worker exposure.  It is in use at several DoD depots and is the subject of a current CTMA project at Benet Labs/Watervliet Arsenal involving the155mm howitzer spindle.

Upcoming JTEG Teleconferences:

  1. The next JTEG teleconference is scheduled for 1:00 pm EST on 26 November.  The focus of the November conference is Laser Shock Peening and its Applications.
  2. The focus of the December meeting is Cold Spray technologies.

 

Review of New Action Items:

  1. Laser De-Coating Forum: Coordinate with the military Service representatives and NCMS to identify presenters and panel members, build briefs, and operate the audio-visual.  (Action: LMI Lead)
  2. TopLine Technology Solutions LLC representative to provide more information on the Automated Inventory Management’s applicability and utility in a maintenance operation. (Action: OSD)
  3. FRC–SW to provide a presentation on “Corrective Forming of Aircraft Skin Panels Using Laser Peening”. (Action: NAVAIR and FRC-SW)

POC this action is Ray Langlais, LMI, rlanglais@lmi.org, (571) 633-8019