| Project Number (JTEG Assigned) | AR-07-0001 |
| Project Title | Modernization of Nickel Electroplating at Depots |
| Service | Army |
| Command | |
| Implementation Depot | CCAD |
| Project Lead | Bill Chenevert, NCMS, 734-995-7989, bchenevert@ncms.org |
| TI Goals Supported | P-1, C-2, S-3 |
| Focus Area | Metal Working |
| Platform General | Aircraft |
| Platform Specific | |
| Implemented Technology | Nickel Electroplating |
| Problem Definition | Current DoD nickel plating process is labor intensive and time consuming |
| Proposed Solution | Implement new nickel electroplating tooling into DoD maintenance activities |
| Expected Result |
Reduce processing steps by 50%. Reduce set-up time my at least 75%. Reduce plating thickness requirements by 50% or more. Reduce machining/grinding time by at least 50%. Reduce turnaround time by at least 50%. Reduce reject/rework rates to below 5%. |
| Benefits | Reduced overall plating and machining production costs of 50% or more. |
| Unfunded Requirement | No |
| Start FY | FY07 |
| Completion Date | |
| WIP | Yes |
| Implemented | No |
| Comments |
CTMA project. Estimated cost is $450K. CTMA funding is $150K. Estimated inkind funding from industry is $300K. |
