The US Department of Defense is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to investigate and identify alternative tooling material options utilizing friction stir welding (FSW) to achieve adequate material performance in the joining of titanium parts. This effort will include a determination of the potential for locating a supply source within the US.

Specific goals will include:

• Determining FSW tool geometries capable of stirring thick titanium material
• Testing and demonstrating use of various titanium armor-grade materials
• Developing a design of experiments for FSW process optimization
• Establishing process techniques relevant to production scale required for manufacturing

If you feel your organization has the technical capabilities and would like to be considered for this project, please complete the form below and upload your organization’s technical capabilities statement.

Interested Submissions Due by 7/30/24.

We encourage participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).