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Rapid prototype fabrication processes for high-performance thrust cellsThe Thrust Cell Technologies Program (Air Force Phillips Laboratory Contract No. F04611-92-C-0050) is currently being performed by Rocketdyne to demonstrate advanced materials and fabrication technologies which can be utilized to produce low-cost, high-performance thrust cells for launch and space transportation rocket engines. Under Phase 2 of the Thrust Cell Technologies Program (TCTP), rapid prototyping and investment casting techniques are being employed to fabricate a 12,000-lbf thrust class combustion chamber for delivery and hot-fire testing at Phillips Lab. The integrated process of investment casting directly from rapid prototype patterns dramatically reduces design-to-delivery cycle time, and greatly enhances design flexibility over conventionally processed cast or machined parts.
Document ID
19950002742
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hunt, K.
(Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Chwiedor, T.
(Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Diab, J.
(Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Williams, R.
(Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: Pennsylvania State Univ., NASA Propulsion Engineering Research Center, Volume 2
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
95N70862
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: F04611-92-C-0050
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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