Objective:

The purpose of this project is to analyze current processes and newer tool optimization in regards to power tool cleaning to find out if there is a significant opportunity to reduce costs and improve the coating quality for both shipyards and the Navy.  The objectives include:

  • Consolidate power tool performance data from independent studies
  • Develop a comprehensive list of the generic type of power tools available to the industry
  • Generate data on tool effectiveness in a shipyard setting which can be used by shipyards and industry to advance the state off the practice in power tool cleaning

Overview

Surface Preparation & Coatings

Project Team:

Elzly Technology

BAE Systems JSR

HII-Ingalls Shipbuilding

2020

NSRP ASE INVESTMENT: $149.5K