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1 ASETS Defense Conference – 10 February 2011 1 ASETS Defense Conference – 10 February 2011 Diana Facchini Integran Technologies Inc. ASETS Defense Workshop Sustainable Surface Engineering for Aerospace & Defense February 10, 2011 Electrodeposition of Nanocrystalline Co Electrodeposition of Nanocrystalline Co - - P P Coatings as a Hard Chrome Alternative Coatings as a Hard Chrome Alternative Jack Benfer Co-PI NAVAIR Jacksonville Ruben A. Prado Principal Investigator NAVAIR Jacksonville

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Diana FacchiniIntegran Technologies Inc.

ASETS Defense WorkshopSustainable Surface Engineering for Aerospace & Defense

February 10, 2011

Electrodeposition of Nanocrystalline CoElectrodeposition of Nanocrystalline Co--P P Coatings as a Hard Chrome AlternativeCoatings as a Hard Chrome Alternative

Jack BenferCo-PI

NAVAIR Jacksonville

Ruben A. PradoPrincipal InvestigatorNAVAIR Jacksonville

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Why Chrome plating?Why Chrome plating?Engineering hard chrome (EHC) coatings are used extensively in both industry and military applications due to their excellent performance characteristics.

WearCorrosion ResistanceDimensional Restoration

Where is Chrome Plating Used?Where is Chrome Plating Used?Manufacturing and repairDynamic componentsHydraulic actuatorsPropeller hubsEnginesLanding Gear

Hard Chrome PlatingHard Chrome Plating (Why do we use it?)(Why do we use it?)

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Hard Chrome Plating Environmental & Health HazardsHard Chrome Plating Environmental & Health HazardsHard chrome plating utilizes chromium in the hexavalent state (Cr6+)Cr6+ is a known carcinogen and poses a health risk to operatorsOSHA lowered the Cr6+ PEL from 52 µg/m3 to 5 µg/m3

8 Apr 09, Memorandum, DoD Directive8 Apr 09, Memorandum, DoD DirectiveHexavalent Chromium Management PolicyNAVAIR Cr6+ Authorization Process

Hard Chrome PlatingHard Chrome Plating (The Problem)(The Problem)

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Coating applied Coating applied by electrodepositionby electrodepositionPulsed Current Waveform Engineering

Frequency (Hz) = 1/(ton +toff )•

Duty Cycle (%) = ton /(ton +toff )x100

Electrodeposited nanocrystalline materialsElectrodeposited nanocrystalline materialsFavors nucleation of new grains over growthResults in an ultra-fine grain structure Uniform throughout thickness

Leads to unique propertiesLeads to unique propertiesYield Strength, wear, ultimate tensile strengthDensityCoefficient of friction

Cross section of typical EHC deposit showing macro cracks. Average grain sizes of 10 –

100 μm.

Cross section of Nanovate™

CR deposit. Process creates electrodeposits with grains of 20 nm or less (1000 times smaller).*Nanocrystalline Co-P Deposit

Hard Chrome DepositHard Chrome Deposit

*Nanovate*Nanovate™™ CRCR

Polycrystalline(10‐100 µm)

Nanocrystalline 

(< 100 nm)

Hard Chrome AlternativeHard Chrome Alternative

(Smaller grain size impedes dislocation movement and increases yield strength)

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Process ComparisonProcess Comparison

Nanovate™™ CR Plating Tank at FRCSE

• Up to 8X faster than Chrome plating• Increased throughput• One Nanovate CR tank can replace several EHC tanks• More efficient (~ 90% Reduced power consumption)• Bath is Stable

Nanovate™ CR EHC

Deposition MethodElectrodeposition

(Pulse)Electrodeposition

(DC)

Part Geometries LOS and NLOS LOS and NLOS

Efficiency 85-95% 15-35%

Deposition Rate 0.002”-0.008”

/hr 0.0005”-0.001”

/hr

Emission Analysis *Below OSHA limits Cr+6

Cathode EfficiencyCathode Efficiency

Hard Chrome AlternativeHard Chrome Alternative

Approaches 100% Efficiency

Cr Plating

*Co PEL is 20 µg/m3

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PP-1152

WP-0936

P&WC Dem/valLine

Enduro Industries Pilot Line

2008-A-1455

TPC 710 - 492064

ITI Prototyping Line

Developed and demonstrated at the lab scaleScaled up to industrial production & moved to DoD depotUS Patents 5,433,797, 5,352,266, 7,320,832, 7,553,553

780-505205

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010

TRL 72000 TRL 5-6TRL 1-4

WP-0411 FRC-SE Dem/Val Line

Enduro Industries Pilot Line

Technology DevelopmentTechnology Development

NESDI 348

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Technology Dem/Val SiteTechnology Dem/Val Site (Full Operating Capability)(Full Operating Capability)

NAVAIR Fleet Readiness Center Jacksonville

Dem/Val line in operation since 2006250 gallon Plating TankPulse Power supply (1500A Peak Current)Activation tank used for most all alloys

Dem/Val Plating Tank

Acid/Fluoride Activation tankPower Supply Remote Controller

CIP # 0466

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ASTM B537 Ranking following ASTM B117 Salt Spray

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ASTM B53

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nking

Exposure Time (h)

Hard Chrome (0.004") Nanovate CR (0.002")

µ-EDXRF Spectra

Substrate Corrosion

µ-EDXRF Spectra

Coating Oxidation

Nanovate™

CR

Hard Chrome

Corrosion PropertiesCorrosion Properties

* Photos shown following 165 hrs

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Fatigue PropertiesFatigue Properties

Rotating Beam FatigueRotating Beam Fatigue4340 substrate (UTS: 2604340 substrate (UTS: 260--280 ksi)280 ksi)Significant credit vs. EHCSignificant credit vs. EHCComparable to bareComparable to bare

Axial Fatigue (R=Axial Fatigue (R=--1)1)4340 substrate (UTS: 1804340 substrate (UTS: 180--200 ksi)200 ksi)

Significant credit vs. EHCCredit vs bareredit vs bare

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Nanovate CR hardness comparable to EHC after annealing at standard conditions for hydrogen embrittlement bakeout (375°F)

Nanovate CR hardness comparable to EHC after annealing at standard conditions for hydrogen embrittlement bakeout (375°F)

Hardness PropertiesHardness Properties

Max Hardness (750 VHN)achieved at 550°F w/ 5hr

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Maskants evaluated and downselectedEnthone: Enplate Stop Off No. 1Tolber: Microshield

No adverse effects on bath or deposit qualityDemonstrated on T45 pivot component

T-45 pivot shown with Enthone Maskant

MT-920 by Masktec Inc.

MT-1024 by Masktec Inc.

MICCRO XP-2000 by Tolber Chemical Division Inc

ENPLATE Stop Off No.1 by Enthone OMI Inc.

MICCROShield by Tolber Chemical Division Inc

Technical ProgressTechnical Progress (Masking Evaluation)(Masking Evaluation)

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Strippants evaluated and downselected (3) nitro-organic oxidizers with amino compounds

0.001”-0.004”/hr removal ratesMacDermid METEX SCB Electroless Nickel Stripper was tested at JAX successfully.

Technical ProgressTechnical Progress(Coating Removal Evaluation)(Coating Removal Evaluation)

Pre-plate coupon

Plated coupon

Stripped coupon

29.2

29.4

29.6

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30.4

30.6

0 20 40 60 80 100

Mass of sam

ple (g)

Time (min)

Mass removal over time(slope of linear fit used as performance metric of stripping rate)

Nitric Acid

A

B

C

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Technology Dem/Val at JAXTechnology Dem/Val at JAX (JTP Progress)(JTP Progress)

ESTCP JTP & Dem/Plan

24 Core Tests Defined in JTP

Coating Quality Appearance, Thickness, Porosity, Hardness, Grain size

DuctilityStress (internal)Fatigue (Axial)Corrosion (B117, SO2, Beach. OCP)AdhesionHE, HREFluid CompatibilityWear

(Taber, PoD, Rig, Falex, Gravelometry, SATEC)

WP-0936 –

Feb 2011

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Fatigue/Wear TestingFatigue/Wear Testing

Axial Fatigue Test SATEC Oscillating Load TestBoeing Specific Test Pin/Bushing Oscillating Wear Test Constant/ Sinusoidal load-motion profile

4340 steel (260-280 ksi)Shot peenedR ratio: R = -1

Sinusoidal Load and Motion ProfilesL(t) & M(t), t=time

-150%

-100%

-50%

0%

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100%

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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Percentage of One Cycle

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Load=(1-COS(t))/2Motion=-COS(t/2)limits: 0, 4pi

Peak Load Peak Load+ φ

0 Deg 0 Deg

- φ - φ

Zero LoadZero Load Zero Load

Load

Motion

, 1 Cycle

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FALEX Block on Ring GravelometryTest per ASTM D3170 Specimens mounted perpendicularto projected pathPea size gravel; air pressure 70 psi

Test per ASTM G77determines the resistance ofmaterials to sliding wearDifferent Alloy/Coatings against Ring

Wear TestingWear Testing

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Assess wear performance vs. chrome as an ID actuatorTest developed by Messier-Dowty

20,000 CyclesObserve the effect of surface finish, seal types, and hardening condition

Endurance Rig TestingEndurance Rig Testing

Endurance Test Rig Schematic

Test Matrix*

*In kind funding (Messier-Dowty)

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Dem/Val ComponentsDem/Val Components TT--45 Pivot Assembly45 Pivot Assembly

TT--45 Arresting Hook Pivot Assembly45 Arresting Hook Pivot Assembly

NAVAIR JAX Dem/Val for Air Vehicle Components

Pivot Assembly T-45 Goshawk Trainer Aircraft

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Tech ManualA1-430GT-130-000

Dem/Val ComponentsDem/Val ComponentsTT--45 Pivot Assembly45 Pivot Assembly

Plated Area

Dem/Val Components

Plating Rack

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Conducted chemical characterization for model inputOptimize current density distributionControl composition of electroplateOptimize coating propertiesApplied simulation to a complex geometry – T45 Pivot Assembly

Electrochemical Modeling

T-45 Pivot Assy

Electroplating Simulation:Electroplating Simulation:TT--45 Pivot Assembly45 Pivot Assembly

Bath Characterization

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Potential Dem/Val ComponentPotential Dem/Val ComponentLifting Arm PinLifting Arm Pin

Spotting Dolly- Lifting Arm Axel PinEHC vs. Nanovate Cr vs. E-Ni

NAVAIR Lakehurst –

Lifting Arm Pin

Various Lifting Pin Systems Spotting Dolly Lifting Arm

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Marine Corps MK48Marine Corps MK48LVS (Logistic Vehicle LVS (Logistic Vehicle System) Hydraulic CylindersSystem) Hydraulic Cylinders

NAVSEA (NESDI & OSD Leveraged Effort)

(1) Evaluate coatings on steel andcarburized steel laboratory panels

(2) Evaluate optimum coatings with accelerated corrosion testing (GM9540P)

(3) Field test on MK48 vehicles

Goals:Develop selection criteria for implementationinto system repair / rebuild and spare partssourcing

Reduce corrosion maintenancerequirements and repair costs of vehicles

NAVSEA Leveraged EffortNAVSEA Leveraged EffortLVS Hydraulic CylinderLVS Hydraulic Cylinder

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NAVSEA Leveraged EffortNAVSEA Leveraged Effort LVS Hydraulic CylinderLVS Hydraulic Cylinder

Phase I: (*Carburized 1018 Steel Coupons) Phase I: (*Carburized 1018 Steel Coupons) –– Unofficial test resultsUnofficial test results

ASTM B117 (passed)ASTM F1978 Taber Abrasion (passed)ASTM B571 Impact, Chisel/Knife, Peel (passed)

Nanovate™ CR (center)

Cr

nCoP

X

Y

0 Hrs 480 Hrs

Rig Test

Taber abrasion Impact/Adhesion

Corrosion Corrosion

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Component ProducibilityComponent Producibility NAVSEA Refueling PartsNAVSEA Refueling Parts

Refueling At Sea Components Refueling At Sea Components (Norfolk Naval Shipyard)(Norfolk Naval Shipyard)

NAVSEA – NESDI Leveraged Effort

4340 Steel Bearing Housings4340 Steel Bearing Housings 1717--4 PH Stainless Roller Shafts4 PH Stainless Roller Shafts

Plated

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Component ProducibilityComponent ProducibilityBoeing Aircraft PartsBoeing Aircraft Parts

Boeing Producibility ItemsBoeing Producibility Items

Boeing Seattle – Aircraft Components

787 Drive Shaft – 4340M737 Trunnion Pin – 4340M

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Component ProducibilityComponent ProducibilityLanding GearLanding Gear

MessierMessier--Dowty Producibility ItemsDowty Producibility Items

Messier Dowty – V-22 Components

V-22 NLG Piston V-22 Osprey

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Integran Technologies, Inc. (Toronto Canada)

Commercial UsesCommercial UsesPrototyping & DevelopmentPrototyping & Development

600 gal Plating tank at Integran (2010)

Nanovate CR prototyping line in operation since 2004600 gallon Plating TankIn-line activation tanks

Mild steel, alloy steels, stainless steels, aluminum, Inconel, nickel…

JTP sample productionCommercial prototyping

Hydraulics, valves, pistons, shocks, engines, actuators, landing gear…OEM and R&O

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Commercial UsesCommercial Uses Enduro Industries, Inc.Enduro Industries, Inc.

Enduro Industries, Inc. (Hannibal, MO)Enduro Industries, Inc. (Hannibal, MO)Nanovate CR process line installed and in operation since 2008Applying Nanovate CR to mild and induction hardened steel bars for use in hydraulic actuators for fluid power700 gallon Plating TankIntegran provides on-going support of lineMilestone: 1,000,000 Amp-hrs of production plating

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Commercial UsesCommercial Uses P&WCP&WC

Pratt & Whitney Canada (Longueil, Canada)EHC replacement for R&O of engine componentsRetrofit equipment to convert to Nanovate™ CR Dem/Val Process LineProcess line in use since Nov 2010250 gallon Plating Tank

Support provided by:

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Commercial UsesCommercial Uses P&WCP&WC

Demonstration components plated for PT6 platform (shown after machining):

Prop shaftSeal runner

Turbo Prop PT6

Prop shaft plated at ITI (Oct 10)

Prop shaft plated at PWC (Jan 11)

Seal runnerplated at PWC (Jan 11)

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SummarySummary

Nanovate CR (nCo-P):Environmentally compliant EHC alternativeProcess compatible with existing plating infrastructureReduced energy consumption, increased throughputProduction process in commercial use (TRL 7)

Nanovate CR Material PropertiesEnhanced corrosion and wearNon-embrittlingImproved fatigue performance vs. EHC

Future work (WP-0936)Performance testing (JTP)Dem/Val at NAVAIR JAX DepotOEM Producibility Components

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QuestionsQuestions

Diana Facchini, MAScProject LeaderIntegran Technologies, Inc.416‐675‐6266 x [email protected]

Ruben Prado, CEFPrincipal InvestigatorNaval Air Systems Command904‐542‐3444 x [email protected]

Jack Benfer, M.S.Co‐Principal InvestigatorNaval Air Systems Command904‐542‐4516 x [email protected]

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BACKUP MATERIALBACKUP MATERIAL

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IH Assessment at IH Assessment at NAVAIR JAXNAVAIR JAX

DATE: PERSONAL SAMPLING RESULTS

(8-HR TWAS)

AREA SAMPLING RESULTS

(8-HR TWAS)

VENTILATION MEASUREMENTS (TAKEN ON THE

PULL SIDE)

DRY BULB READINGS

(2)

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

(3)

8 Aug 2007 Below the LOD

0.0023 mg/m3 3519 FPM Initial: 79.1oF Final: 97.3oF

Initial: 100% Final: 58%

9 Aug 2007 Below the LOD

0.0074 mg/m3 3545 FPM Initial: 81.2oF Final: 97.6oF

Initial: 100% Final: 58%

16 Aug 2007 Below the LOD

0.0017 mg/m3 4001 FPM Initial: 79.0oF Final: 94.4oF

Initial: 91% Final: 51%

22 Aug 2007 Below the LOD

Below the LOD

4366 FPM Initial: 78.5oF Final: 95.0oF

Initial: 94% Final: 50%

24 Aug 2007 Below the LOD

Below the LOD

4088 FPM Initial: 77.5oF Final: 94.2oF

Initial: 100% Final: 58%

Co PEL is 20 µg/m3

NAVAIR-JAX IH assessment on Co emission on the Dem/Val tank.

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Dem/Val ComponentDem/Val ComponentSpread Cylinder Hydraulic RodSpread Cylinder Hydraulic Rod

Spread Cylinder Hydraulic RodSpread Cylinder Hydraulic Rod(A/S32A(A/S32A--32 Aircraft Towing Tractor 32 Aircraft Towing Tractor ““Spotting DollySpotting Dolly””))Supply System RiskSupply System Risk

NAVAIR Lakehurst –

Ground Support Equipment

Spread Cylinder Rod in Assembly

Actuator Assembly

NIIN: 01-311-5444PN: 1366AS140Cage: 30003

Two Different Sizes Shown

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Nanovate CR EHCAppearance Pit, Pore, Crack -free Microcracked

Ductility 2-7% <1%

HardnessAs-Deposited 530-600 VHN Min. 600 VHNHeat Treated 750 VHN -

Adhesive Wear

(Pin-on-disk)

Wear loss 6-7 x 10-6 mm3/Nm 9-11 x 10-6 mm3/Nm

Coefficient of friction 0.4-0.5 0.7

Pin Wear Mild Severe

Corrosion Salt SprayASTM B117

† Protection Rating 8(1000 h) @ 0.002”

† Protection Rating 2(1000 h) @ 0.004”

HydrogenEmbrittlement ASTM F519 Pass with bake Pass with bake

Fatigue Axial & Rotating Beam

Credit vs. EHCComparable to bare

Significant debit vs. bare

Coating PropertiesCoating Properties

†ASTM  B537 Rating

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Commercial UsesCommercial Uses P&WCP&WC

Technology transfer underwayIntegran provides on-going support for the lineEarly process monitoring demonstrates good production control

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*128,930lbs

*348,470lbs

1,800,000gals $1,608,750 $1,100,850

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10,000

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1,000,000

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Cr Rinse

EngControls

RegulatoryCompliance

Note: the above projected savings are assumptions based on FRC-SE data extrapolated to other Navy FRCs* Estimated amounts due to chrome plating based on average Environmental Systems Allocation (ESA) data extrapolated across all FRCs over a 10 yr period

Environmental Environmental Driver/BenefitDriver/Benefit

(Hexavalent Chromium Plating at Navy FRCs)Estimated NAVAIR P2 Savings over 10 YrsEstimated NAVAIR P2 Savings over 10 Yrs

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Cobalt Cobalt Environment & Worker SafetyEnvironment & Worker Safety

Cobalt Air Emissions – US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)–

Emission limit different by state•

Typical emission limit without requiring a license is 0.1 tons per year–

EPA estimating tool employed to determine emissions•

Variables for estimator –

bath amps, bath operating hours•

Typical results are less than 50 lbs (20kg) per year•

Drivers size of parts being plated, number / shifts (amp hours)–

Nanovate CR emissions below limits

Aqueous System - Environmental–

Dust or fume not produced by the plating process–

Nano materials do not become airborne•

Nano material plated directly onto the substrate material•

No sprays to disperse nano materials in the atmosphere

Cobalt Development Institute – Additional Information–

www.thecdi.com/cdi/images/documents/facts/Cobalt_Facts-HS&E.pdf

Highly Efficient Process Produces very little Cobalt emissionsHighly Efficient Process Produces very little Cobalt emissions

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RodRod--Seal Wear TestingSeal Wear Testing

Four PH 13-8Mo hydraulic actuator rodsPlated with 0.006-0.008” Nanovate CRHydrogen baked (375°F, 23h) or heat treated (300°C, 6 h)Ground to 6-9 µinch, 12-16 µinch or superfinished to Ra < 4 µinch

Testing conducted at NAVAIR-PAXsimilar to ID cylinder wear - wear against sealsTests showed Nanovate CR comparable to EHC

Nanovate CR coated hydraulic rodRod-seal test apparatus

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Black lines hard chrome from prior HCAT work

Different test runNanovate CR roughly comparable with hard chromeGround surfaces higher leakage

Black lines hard chrome from prior HCAT work

Different test runNanovate CR roughly comparable with hard chromeGround surfaces higher leakage

Rod/Seal LeakageFluorosilicone O-ring w/ PTFE Cap Vs 4 Rods

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Rod/Seal LeakageMIL-P-83461 O-ring w/ Capstrip Vs 4 Rods

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Ground 12-16 �in RaGround 6-9 �in RaGround 12 Superfinish <4 min RaHeat treated 300°C Ground 6-9 min RaCr O-ring/cap

Rod/Seal LeakageSpring Energized PTFE Vs 4 Rods

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Ground 12-16 �in RaGround 6-9 �in RaGround 12 Superfinish <4 min RasealHeat treated 300°C Ground 6-9 min RaCr SE PTFE

Rod/Seal LeakageMIL-P-83461 O-ring w/ 2 backup ring Vs 4 Rods

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Ground 12-16 �in RaGround 6-9 �in RaGround 12 Superfinish <4 min RaHeat treated 300°C Ground 6-9 min RaCr O-ring/backups

RodRod--Seal WearSeal Wear (Leakage, Various O(Leakage, Various O--rings)rings)

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Joint Test ProtocolJoint Test Protocol

Adhesion

Seal Wear

Fluid Immersion

Corrosion

Embrittlement

Fatigue

Adhesive Wear (PoD, BoR)

Material Characterization

Sample Production Progress Sample Completion

Test Completion

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