Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF
3D Printed Magnetic-to-Non-Magnetic Gradient Alloy Cold Encoder Shafts for Prediction and Control of Magnetic Permeability, Year 3
Project Description
Use AM to fabricate compositionally graded and cold encoder shafts and test samples, and characterize their magnetic and mechanical properties. Analyze phase diagrams and develop composition maps for manufacturing to avoid brittle intermetallics and other unwanted phases. Collaborate with RPM Innovations for AM Fabrication. Partner with UC Berkeley for microstructure analysis.
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Anticipated Benefits
Interference of encoder signal due to actuator brake magnetics. Design and develop a gradient alloy cold encoder shaft fabricated by Additive Manufacturing (AM) using magnetic and non-magnetic alloys.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
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| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Lead Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
| RPM Innovations | Supporting Organization |
Industry
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
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Rapid City, South Dakota |
| University of California-Berkeley (Berkeley) | Supporting Organization | Academia | Berkeley, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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South Dakota
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