SBIR/STTR Research Award
Lattice Block Structures for Missile Structural Components
Award amount
$99,828Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2009Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Navy
- Recipient company
- CalRAM, Inc.
- Proposal award date
- 2009-06-15
- Contract end date
- 2010-12-14
- UEI
- KWHLFKK3EEC4
- Solicitation number
- 2009.1
- Topic code
- N091-045
Research abstract
Lattice Block Structures (LBS) are used to produce parts with higher specific stiffness than a solid but are difficult to produce. Electron Beam Melting (EBM)technology is capable of building LBS in a variety of configurations directly from a computer file using much thinner and stronger ligaments or wall sizes than cast LBS. EBM LBS are lighter, can be produced faster, and in more complex shapes than conventionally produced LBS. The flexibility of EBM allows a designer to tailor properties in orientations as needed and still reduce component weight. EBM titanium LBS are ideal for Naval applications as the material is extremely resistant to corrosion.
Technology keywords
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- Method for Evaluating Candidates for Additive Manufacturing (AM) Processes
- Advanced Near-Net Shape Metallurgy of Liquid Rocket Engine Components
- Additive Manufacturing for Lightweight, Low Cost Seeker Gimbals
- Lattice Block Structures for Missile Structural Components
- Advanced Near-Net Shape Metallurgy of Liquid Rocket Engine Components
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