Penn St-ARL/US Navy: LWCN-26
Contract # N00039-88-C0051

Torpedo Propulsion Components

  • Conversion from Machined Aluminum to Graphite/Carbon-Fiber Epoxy Advanced Composites
  • Net-Molded, Minimal Machining Required
  • Selective "Stealth" Core Materials Incorporated into Composition

Process:

  • VARTM

Significant Gains

  • 10% Reduction in Component Weight
  • 75% Reduction in Component Cost
  • 150% Increase in "JIT" Production Output