Projects/Completed

Chromium Electroplating Alternatives for Landing Gear
Partnering with HCAT

Project Number: S-98-MF-011

Project Matrix

The matrix below summarizes the project, including the target chemical, alternatives and affected programs.

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Target Chemical
Current Process
Material Applications

Alternatives
Being Investigated

Affected Programs

Hexavalent chromium
Hard chromium electroplating
Dimensional restoration of worn landing gear components

Wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant coatings for landing gear components

HVOF thermal spray coatings:
  • WC-17Co, for general use
  • WC-10Co4Cr, for corrosive environments
Air Force: A-10, B-1B, B-2, B-52, C-5, C-17, C-130, C-141, F-5, F-15, F-16, H-3, H-53, KC-135, T-37, T-38
Navy: AV-8B, C-130, E-2/C-2, E-6, EA-6B, F-14, F-18, H-46, H-53, P-3, S-3, T-45

Points of Contact

All key personnel are listed below. If you would like additional information on this project please contact Warren Assink.

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Key Personnel
Point of Contact
Technical Lead:
Keith Legg, 847-680-9420
JG-PP Working Group:
Warren Assink
, 937-904-0151 (Technical & Business)
Warren Assink,
HQ AFMC/A4BE,
937-904-0151
warren.assink@wpafb.af.mil

Related Topics

Project Matrix and Points of Contact

Meeting and Teleconference Summaries

Technology Survey

Potential Alternatives Report

Joint Test Protocol

Joint Test Report

Information Sheet

Project Summary

Chromium Electroplating Alternatives

 

This site last updated February 28, 2008.


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