Innovative Hybrid Molding Technologies for Titanium Navy SBIR FY2004.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2004.2 Topic No.: N04-153 Topic Title: Innovative Hybrid Molding Technologies for Titanium Proposal No.: N042-153-0 Firm: TiTech International, Inc. 4000 West Valley Boulevard P.O. Box 3060 Pomona, California 91769-3060 Contact: Edward Chen Phone: (909) 595-7455 Web Site: www.titech-intl.com Abstract: This SBIR Phase I effort proposes to develop an innovative, more affordable titanium casting technology based on hybrid molding technologies. Rammed graphite molding is a lower-cost casting process not traditionally used to manufacture aerospace titanium components, while hybrid molds are a combination of two or more non-traditional molding technologies. The new process is expected to yield sufficient microstructure, mechanical properties as compared with the current investment casting method, with sufficient part geometrical complexity capability and surface finish when supplemented with added-value fabrication methods. Benefits: The net benefit of the new casting technology will be the increased application of cost-effective titanium castings in military and commercial aerospace and defense components, allowing for lower-cost aerospace systems without sacrificing performance and the expanded use of titanium castings in critical structures. Successful development will provide increased opportunities for a $250M/year aerospace titanium castings market that encompasses a diverse array of non-aerospace sectors such as industrial pumps and valves and combat vehicles. Return