Project Description

Primary Purpose: Flammability Resistance
Secondary Purpose: Strength / Durability

NASA GRC and Zin Tech looked at AM as a solution to hardware development challenges

  • must meet stringent flammability, electrical bonding and environmental requirements

Material qualification

5530 HT, coated with 0.004” +0.003/-0.001” Cu + Ni (made by TTH):

  • Flammability – “A” rating at 10 psi, 30% 02

  • Toxic Off-gassing – “A” rating

  • Adhesion

  • Durability

  • Protective Capability