Portable Kinetic Metallization Process and Device for In-Service Repair of Protective Coatings on Magnesium, Aluminum and High-Strength Steels Navy SBIR FY2007.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2007.2 Topic No.: N07-122 Topic Title: Portable Kinetic Metallization Process and Device for In-Service Repair of Protective Coatings on Magnesium, Aluminum and High-Strength Steels Proposal No.: N072-122-0126 Firm: Inovati PO Box 60007 Santa Barbara, California 93160 Contact: Ralph Tapphorn Phone: (805) 571-8384 Web Site: www.inovati.com Abstract: The low temperature Kinetic Metallization technology offers a portable process and device for in-service repair of metallic protective coatings on magnesium, aluminum, and high-strength steel based alloy components used on various aircraft. Damage to protective coatings on these aircraft alloy components include abrasion and cuts. Repairs frequently require removal from the aircraft at the Navy Aviation Depots and airfields or temporary repairs with environmentally hazardous brush plating processes. In-service repairs of damaged metallic coatings including cadmium and IVD-Al would reduce the maintenance cost and allow the aircraft to remain in operational service for longer periods before overhaul. The object of the Phase I research is to develop Kinetic Metallization as a portable process for repairing metallic protective coatings on magnesium, aluminum, and high-strength steel base alloys for aircraft components. Using a handheld Kinetic Metallization gun, repair coatings will be tested and evaluated as a viable process for in-service repair of damaged protective coatings on aircraft components. Benefits: Various DoD acquisition programs require in-service repairs of protective coatings on magnesium, aluminum, and high-strength steel base alloy components to reduce the maintenance cost and to extend operational service life of aircraft components. A portable Kinetic Metallization process with a handheld gun would allow these in-service coating repairs to be performed at NADEP and airfields. This project will benefit the military by reducing aircraft maintenace cost and extent life-cycle of components. Commercial applications for portable Kinetic Metallization systems include commercial aircraft repairs, automotive repairs, oil and gas infrastructure repairs. Return