PROCESS DEVELOPMENT OF CENTRIFUGALLY-CAST METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE COMPONENTS Contact, Mr. Larry R. Kress, 814-269-2427. The National Center for Excellence in Metalworking Technology (NCEMT) operated by Concurrent Technologies Corporation for the U.S. Navy Manufacturing Technology Program (ManTech) is seeking qualified parties interested in producing aluminum bronze (C954) centrifugally-cast components that are enriched with titanium carbide (TiC) particles. Producers of TiC/bronze ingots and/or aluminum ingots enriched with TiC particles, TiC powder suppliers, centrifugal casting foundries, and machine shops capable of processing these materials are being sought. The goal of this NCEMT project is to develop a process for consistently producing high quality, high wear components to be used in a marine environment. Parties interested in participating in the program are asked to send a statement of capabilities to Mr. Larry R. Kress of Concurrent Technologies Corporation, 1450 Scalp Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15904, (814) 269-2427, fax (814) 269-2499. Participation in the program is open to US-based companies only. Inquiries and statements of capabilities are required by August 15, 1996.

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