NON DESTRUCTIVE TECHNIQUES

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W7707-155775/A Taylor, Kathie Telephone No. - (902) 496-5510 Fax No. - (902) 496-5016

Title

Non-Destructive Techniques for Qualification of Additive Manufacturing Processes (Literature Review)

Background

Additive Manufacturing, also referred to as 3-D printing, is an emerging disruptive technology that is expected to revolutionize product fabrication on a global scale and have a profound impact on industrial competitiveness and national security. This is primarily due to its flexibility to fabricate structures with radical geometries and microstructures that enable unique custom mechanical properties. Its flexibility also translates to a considerable qualification challenge in defence applications where a minor change in the fabrication process requires extensive empirical testing to fully re-qualify a component/part.

Requirement DRDC Atlantic requires a literature review to support the development of new qualification procedures that employs both in-process and post-process non-destructive techniques to demonstrate if a metallic component or part produced through an Additive Manufacturing process adheres to established defence specifications. The solicitation document contains complete details on the requirement and the bid evaluation and contractor selection methodology. Time Schedule To begin upon contract award for completion by January 12, 2015 Funding The maximum funding available for the Contract resulting from the bid solicitation is $25,000.00 + applicable taxes. This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in English.

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