Address
AFRL/RX
Building 653
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7734
United StatesLaboratory Representative
(P)
937-522-3252
Tech Transfer Website:
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.aspDescription
The AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate perform
comprehensive research and development activities to provide the
Air Force with new or improved materials, processes, and
manufacturing technologies. Directorate researchers explore new
materials, processes and manufacturing technologies for use in
aerospace applications including aircraft, spacecraft, missiles,
rockets, and ground-based systems and their structural, electronic
and optical components. With a host of modern materials analysis
laboratories, the Directorate also provides support to Air Force
weapon system acquisition offices and maintenance depots to solve
materials related concerns and problems. The Directorate plans,
executes and integrates advanced manufacturing technology programs
and affordability initiatives addressing manufacturing process
technologies, computer integrated manufacturing and excellence
through design for producibility, quality, costs and the use of
commercial processes and practices for military needs. Through its
Airbase Technologies Division, located at Tyndall AFB, Fla., the
Directorate conducts programs that enhance readiness, deployment,
fire protection, peacetime training, and crash and rescue
operations. The Directorate also manages the Air Force Corrosion
Control Program Office at Robins AFB, Ga.; the Air Force
Nondestructive Inspection Office at Tinker AFB, Okla. and the Air
Force Advanced Composites Office at Hill AFB, Utah.
Facilities:
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Nonmetallic Materials Division (MLB)
- Optical Measurements Facility (OMF)
- Metals, Ceramics & Nondestructive Evaluation Division (MLL)
- Manufacturing Technology Division (MLM)
- Survivability & Sensor Materials Division (MLP)
- Airbase Technologies Division (MLQ)
- Systems Support Division (MLS)
- Analytical Support Laboratory
- Coatings Technology Integration Office
- Electronic Failure Analysis Laboratory
- Electrostatic Discharge Control Laboratory
- Failure Analysis Laboratory
- Materials Compatibility & Coatings Research Laboratory
- Materials Degradation Test Facility
- Materials Test and Evaluation Laboratory
- System Support Nondestructive Inspection Laboratory
Technology Disciplines
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Morphology Laboratory
Address:
Building 653, Room 406 2977 P Street
Wright-Patterson AFB
Region:
P: 937-255-5669Security Clearance : Non Security LabSquare Footage: 0 The purpose is to provide morphological characterization of materials. Primary capabilities are: X-ray diffraction characterization of single and polycrystalline materials at ambient, cooled or elevated temperatures; optical microscopic characterization at room and elevated temperatures; X-ray scattering of polymer fibers and film (with or without applied tension); electron microscopic characterization of surfaces.
Analytical Support Laboratory
Ceramic Composite Research Laboratory
Coatings Technology Integration Office (CTIO)
Address:
Building 653, Room 406 2977 P Street
Kirkland AFB
Region:
P: 9372555669Security Clearance : Non Security LabSquare Footage: 0 CTIO serves as the Air Force's central resource for aircraft coating systems and their applications. CTIO's primary objectives are pollution prevention and improved coating system performance through the integration and transition of environmentally acceptable materials and processes for aircraft refinishing. CTIO offers a unique combination of broad technical capability, staff experience, and a current database of coating system supplies, equipment, and methodologies in Air Force use. CTIO provides immediate assistance, including field support for aircraft outer mold line coating issues as well as troubleshooting and solving problems with existing materials, equipment, or facilities.
Composites Characterization Laboratory
Address:
Building 653, Room 406 2977 P Street
Wright-Patterson AFB
Region:
P: 937-255-5669Security Clearance : Non Security LabSquare Footage: 0 The purpose of the Composites Characterization Laboratory is to investigate new and/or modified matrix materials and fibers for advanced composite applications both experimentally and analytically.
Elastomers Laboratory
Address:
Building 653, Room 406 2977 P Street
Wright-Patterson AFB
Region:
P: 937-255-5669Security Clearance : Non Security LabSquare Footage: 0 Primary capabilities include: elastomer compounding in various sizes (micro, 3x5, 8x12, 8x15 rubber mills); elastomer curing and post curing (two 50-ton presses, one 10-ton press; four ovens with 600°F capability; fluid aging of elastomers (low temperature and explosion proof ovens; dynamic testing of O-ring and special designed seals (8,000 psi, 350°F capability); testing of candidate seals for chlorotrifluoroethylene hydraulic fluid at 350°F; measurement of drag force and correlation with seal designs; wide frequency range of dynamic seal testing.
Electron Optics Laboratory
Address:
Building 653, Room 406 2977 P Street
Kirkland AFB
Region:
P: 9372555669Security Clearance : Non Security LabSquare Footage: 0 The purpose is to characterize advanced research materials utilizing electron microscopy and develop innovative microstructural characterization techniques.
Electronic Failure Analysis Laboratory
Electrostatic Discharge Control Laboratory
Address:
Building 653, Room 406 2977 P Street
Kirkland AFB
Region:
P: 9372555669Security Clearance : Non Security LabSquare Footage: 0 The purpose is to test and evaluate materials. Research materials, processes and procedures for electrostatic discharge control by the United States Air Force. Primary focus is on protecting sensitive electronic devices necessary in today's high-tech military operations. Electrostatic discharge issues are also critical to the safety of Defense Department forces as they transfer fuels and handle ordinance.
Experimental Materials Processing Laboratory
Address:
Building 653, Room 406 2977 P Street
Kirkland AFB
Region:
P: 9372555669Security Clearance : Non Security LabSquare Footage: 0 The purpose is to develop improved aerospace materials processing. Primary capabilities are computer controlled extrusion, computer controlled forging, rolling, swaging and heat treatment.
