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. |