Internally-Cooled and Embedded Temperature Monitoring Cutting Technology

To address the Air Force (AF) need for advance methods to dissect missile motors, RC Integrated Systems LLC (RISL) proposes to develop a new Internally-Cooled and Embedded (ICE) Temperature Monitoring Cutting Technology, based on unique internally-cooled cutting tool along with commercial off-the-shelf components and state-of-the-art fabrication technologies such as miniature thermocouples, lithography, electroplating, and imaging etc. These innovations will not only enable ICE system to dissect the missile motors safely and efficiently, but also allow remote and real-time monitoring of the temperature at the saw impingement point during cutting process. In Phase I, RISL will develop the ICE design and a proof-of-concept prototype for feasibility demonstration. We will also conduct preliminary business case analysis (BCA) to determine implementation costs, including a return-on-investment (ROI) calculation that compares anticipated savings to expected costs and increased safety. In Phase II, RISL will develop an installation-ready ICE prototype after multiple design iterations. The prototype will be tested to meet the AF requirements. RISL will also refine BCA/ROI based on the final design.