Opportunity: X-ray Computed Tomography for Additive Manufacturing

Opportunity Number:

ARFL-018

Opportunity Location:

Beavercreek, OH

Opportunity Description:

Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) uses physics and math to provide information about the external and internal structure and properties of materials, including the presence of defects and damage. In this project, material samples will be prepared for evaluation with x-ray computed tomography (XCT). Images from XCT data and optical microscopy will be collected and analyzed to look for indications of defects. Some experience with python coding would be helpful, but not required, for analysis of data and comparison with simulation results.

Opportunity Skill Set:

Recommended Skillset: X-ray Computed Tomography, Microscopy, Python programming, Image Analysis, Material Sample Preparation, Recommended Majors: Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Materials Engineering

Opportunity Host Facility

Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL RX)

Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate develops materials, processes, and advanced manufacturing technologies for aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and ground-based systems and their structural, electronic and optical components. Air Force product centers, logistic centers, and operating commands rely on the directorate’s expertise in materials, nondestructive inspection, systems support, and advanced manufacturing methods to solve system, expeditionary deployment, and operational challenges.

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