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What's New?
Backgouging System to Reduce Costs in VCS Construction A mechanized backgouging system will improve weld joint quality and reduce construction costs for the Virginia Class Submarine. 26 Mar 2012 Plate Edge Preparation Improvements Project Featured in BIW Newsletter 06 Mar 2012 New Navy ManTech Video Now Online More News >> |
Success Stories
11 Apr 2012More Efficient Surface Preparation for Tanks and Voids to Save Life-Cycle Costs for CVN 79 Implementing the results of this NMC project will reduce shipbuilder cost to meet surface preparation and painting specifications, which are aimed at preventing premature in-service coating failure, by at least $800K. 29 Mar 2012 Navy Metalworking Center Project Team Identifies Methods to Improve Grit Blasting Process Improvements to pipe wrapping when blasting structural steel on submarines have been identified and implemented. 20 Mar 2012 Dual Hot Wire/Cold Wire Gas Tungsten Arc Cladding Procedure Can Increase Shipyard Cladding Deposition Rate by 72% A modified cladding process increases the deposition rate with equal or superior weld quality and low capital cost. More Success Stories >> |
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