J. D. Tirpak, Advanced Technology Institute, North Charleston, SC
The Forging Advanced Systems & Technologies (FAST) program is a multi-year, multi-million dollar Defense Logistics Agency/US Army sponsored program. Elements of the program might appeal to many in the Aeromat community. For example the application of the National Forging Tooling Database results in daily location of forging dies that keep legacy systems flying. The application of the same data base in collecting new dies for current programs will ensure these future legacy systems will be supported by forging supply chains. The program constantly encounters the need for replacing old materials with new materials not unlike the materials discussed in other sessions at Aeromat. The presentation will explore current mechanisms for the introduction of these new materials into legacy systems. The program also promotes the use of rapid forging tooling, simulation, and problem solving - both technical and enterprise problem solving. In addition to looking at the future, the presentation will also touch upon the successes of the recently completed PRO-FAST Program.
Summary: The Forging Advanced Systems & Technologies (FAST) program is a multi-year, multi-million dollar Defense Logistics Agency/US Army sponsored program. Elements of the program might appeal to many in the Aeromat community. For example the application of the National Forging Tooling Database results in daily location of forging dies that keep legacy systems flying. The application of the same data base in collecting new dies for current programs will ensure these future legacy systems will be supported by forging supply chains. The program constantly encounters the need for replacing old materials with new materials not unlike the materials discussed in other sessions at Aeromat. The presentation will explore current mechanisms for the introduction of these new materials into legacy systems. The program also promotes the use of rapid forging tooling, simulation, and problem solving - both technical and enterprise problem solving. In addition to looking at the future, the presentation will also touch upon the successes of the recently completed PRO-FAST Program.
