Low-VOC
Topcoats and Primers (LM)
Completed in 1999
The Meeting and Teleconference Summaries contains basic information about this project and a summary paragraph from each meeting or teleconference held for this project.
Potential Programs/Owners:
AC-130 Gunship LLL-TV, AEGIS DAC, AN/AAS-38, Airborne IRST, CASS, Comanche,
COFT, DDG51 Machinery Control Systems, F-14 IRST, F-22 MLD, Hellfire II,
JASSM, JAVELIN, LANTIRN, Longbow FCR, Longbow Missile, MPIM/SRAW, Patriot,
Predator, TADS/PNVS, TDT, WCMD
Material(s) Targeted for Reduction/Elimination: MEK,
MIBK,
Toulene, and Xylene
Milestones and Prior Decisions:
- Topcoats and primers JTP was endorsed by approval authorities.
- Alternative topcoats and primers have been identified for testing.
- Topcoats and primers project was terminated until depot needs are re-evaluated.
Meeting and Teleconference Summaries:
On July 30, 1998, representatives from AFCO, HQ AFMC, AFRL, Longbow FCR, NAWC, and TADS/PNVS participated in a teleconference with representatives from Lockheed Martin Electronics & Missiles Company, Lockheed Martin Information Systems Company, JPPAB, and DCMC. The purpose of the teleconference was to discuss the status of the Identification Marking and Topcoats & Primers projects and to address any final technical issues for the projects prior to testing.
On July 24, 97, business and technical representatives from Lockheed Martin, the JPPAB, DCMC, and ASC/EM met to resolve open business and technical issues concerning the Identification Marking and Topcoats and Primers projects. Decisions were made concerning the execution of the JTPs. The test integrator and contract vehicle were selected.
On April 2, 1997, technical representatives from Apache(Longbow FCR, TADS/PNVS), F-14 IRST, F-22 MLD, and STRICOM (SAT-Armor) participated in a technical teleconference with representatives from Lockheed Martin, the JPPAB, DCMC, ASC/EM, WR-ALC, NASA, and Texas Instruments Defense Systems & Electronics. The objective of the teleconference was to reach final technical consensus for the Topcoats and Primers JTP. Two technical issues still required resolution at the conclusion of the teleconference: the incorporation of anodized panels into the test substrates, and whether the conversion coating used on some test substrates should be Class 1A or Class 3. The teleconference participants agreed that an attempt should be made to resolve these issues directly with the affected participants, at which time the JTP will be modified and then submitted to the required signatories.
On March 31, 1997, business and technical representatives for Apache (Longbow FCR, TADS/PNVS), LANTIRN, Gunship LLL-TV, WCMD, F-22 MLD, MICOM (Hellfire II, Javelin, Longbow Missile, Patriot, and MIL-ATE), and STRICOM (SAT-Armor), met with representatives from LM, JPPAB, DCMC, NASA, and ASC/EM. The primary objective of the meeting was to initiate the business phase activities of the JG-APP methodology. Input was received concerning the cost estimates of required testing, proposed test site locations, adjudication of costs and a potential contract vehicle.
On 28 Jan 97, TRs from F-14 IRST and MICOM (Hellfire II, Javelin, Longbow Missile, Patriot, and MIL-ATE) participated in a technical teleconference with representatives from LM, JPPAB, DCMC, ASC/EM, and NASA. The objective of the teleconference was to resolve several technical issues about the Topcoats and Primers JTP. The group agreed on modifications and additions to the JTP for technical accuracy.
On 9 Dec 96, TRs for F-14 IRST, MICOM (Hellfire II, Javelin, Longbow Missile, Patriot, MIL-ATE), STRICOM (SAT-Armor), and ASC/EME participated in a teleconference with LM, JPPAB, DCMC, and TI-DS&E. The primary objective of the teleconference was to review the Topcoats and Primers JTP. The group agreed on modifications and additions to the JTP for clarity and technical accuracy.
On 10-11 Oct 96, TRs for Apache (Hellfire II, Longbow FCR, TADS/PNVS), F-14 IRST, LANTIRN, MICOM (Javelin, Longbow Missile, Patriot), STRICOM, and Warner Robins AFB, met with representatives from LM, JPPAB, DCMC, Navy Depots, NASA, ASC/EM, and TI-DS&E. The primary objective of the meeting was to review the draft engineering requirements and test methodologies for the two opportunities: low-VOC topcoats and primers and low-solvent identification marking. Technical input was received on the test methodologies that will be incorporated into the JTPs. A draft concept paper for a proposed Lockheed Martin block change request from a two-part to one-part CARC was discussed. Lockheed Martin will gather and provide data on a similar effort that they participated in while validating the two-part alternative.
On October 1, 1996, Technical Representatives for F-22 participated in a teleconference with representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, DCMC, the custodians of affected military specifications, ATCOM, and TI-DS&E. The primary objective of the teleconference was to review the information reported by William Alvarez, ATCOM, from his discussion of action item (AI LM.96.09.01 (T)) with the ARL at Fort Belvoir. The group asked the JPPAB/NDCEE/CTC to incorporate three categories of very low gloss requirements into the draft Lockheed Martin topcoat and primer JTP for presentation to the Technical Representatives at the next Lockheed Martin technical meeting: £ 0.5 for rotary wing aircraft, £ 1.0 for ground equipment, and £ 3.0 for fixed wing aircraft. The group also asked the JPPAB/NDCEE/CTC to incorporate a chromaticity test into the draft JTP. Representatives from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Lockheed Martin will provide a list of those colors they deem necessary for qualifying a topcoat.
On September 5, 1996, Technical Representatives for Apache (Hellfire II, Longbow FCR, TADS/PNVS) and MICOM (Javelin, Longbow Missile, Patriot) met with representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, DCMC, NAWC, ATCOM, and TI-DS&E. The primary objective of the meeting was to review the rationale used for determining the engineering requirements listed in the TI-DS&E JTP and subsequently used in the Lockheed Martin JTP on topcoats and primers. A draft of the Lokheed Martin topcoat and primer JTP, updated by Lockheed Martin, was distributed at the meeting and used as a basis for discussions. Modifications to several test procedures were suggested. A revised JTP will be distributed before the next topcoat and primer technical teleconference.
On July 31and August 1, 1996, TRs for F-14 IRST, and STRICOM (SAT-Armor and SAT-Visuals) met with representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, DCMC, the Navy Depots, NASA, and TI-DS&E. The primary objective of the meeting was to review the identified alternatives and the draft engineering requirements and test methodologies for the three opportunities: nonchromated primers for galvanic corrosion protection; low-VOCs topcoats and primers; and low-solvent identification marking. The group decided that the nonchromated primer for galvanic corrosion protection should be dropped from immediate consideration at this site since the applications being considered are more aligned with those being conducted at McDonnell Douglas Aerospace East. Technical input was received on many of the test methodologies for low-VOC topcoats and primers and identification marking. The group reached consensus that alternative inks (polymers) and self-adhesive labeling should be the only alternatives pursued for identification marking at this time.
On July 19, 1996, Technical Representatives for F-14 IRST, Apache (Hellfire II, Longbow FCR, TADS/PNVS), MICOM (Javelin, Longbow Missile, Patriot), and STRICOM (SAT-Armor and SAT-Visuals) participated in a teleconference with representatives from LM, JPPAB, DCMC, NFESC, the Navy Depots, NASA, and TI-DS&E. The focus of the teleconference was on the high VOC topcoat and primer and chromated primer opportunities. The objectives were to review the draft engineering requirements for topcoats and primers and discuss the prescreening of identified alternatives. Comments and suggestions to the listed requirements and the prescreening rating criteria were provided by the Technical Representatives during the teleconference. These comments will be incorporated into the draft JTPs for low-VOC topcoats and primers and nonchromated primers for presentation at the next technical meeting.
On Jun 12, 1996, Technical Representatives for F-14 IRST, Javelin, Longbow Missile, Longbow FCR, Hellfire II, Patriot, TADS/PNVS, and STRICOM met with the representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, DCMC, the Navy depots and NASA. The primary objectives of the meeting were to begin development of JTPs for topcoats, primers, and ink stenciling and discuss alternative materials and technologies for ink stenciling. Discussion was held on the applicability of the JTPs being developed for other pilot sites to the Lockheed Martin topcoat and primer processes; many similarities in engineering requirements were identified. The remainder of the meeting focused primarily on the topic of ink stenciling. Results from the draft Technology Survey on ink stenciling alternatives were summarized and presented. In addition, a draft ink stenciling engineering requirements matrix was created by the technical team during the meeting.
On March 20, 1996, Technical Represenatives from F-14 IRST, LANTIRN, HMALT Gunship Sensor System, Stingray, Hellfire II, Apache, JAVELIN, Longbow, Patriot, and STRICOM met with the representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, DCMC, JDEP, and the Navy depots. The primary objective of the meeting was for Lockheed Martin to present their prioritized lists of target HazMats, and for all stakeholders to jointly prioritize and select the top ranked HazMats for investigation. The consensus of the stakeholders was that all three of the target opportunities proposed by Lockheed Martin (i.e., elimination of ink stenciling, replacement of zinc chromate primer, and substitutions for high-VOC topcoats) were of importance, and therefore all three should be selected as pollution prevention opportunities. Of key importance is the opportunity to link the zinc chromate primer and VOC with efforts being worked on at other pilot sites.
On January 31, 1996, the government program managers or representatives from CASS, F-14 IRST, F-22 MLD, F-14 LANTIRN, HMALT Gunship Sensor System, Comanche/EOSS, Hellfire II, Apache, Javelin, Longbow, Patriot, and SAT (STRICOM) met with representatives from Lockheed Martin, JPPAB, and Defense Plant Representative Office, now referred to as DCMC. Lockheed Martin presented their proposed candidate pollution prevention opportunities for the joint pilot program: elimination of ink stenciling, replacement of zinc chromate primer, and substitutions for high-VOC topcoats.
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