SBIR/STTR Award attributes
To address the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) need for tooling and processes for repeatable adhesive dispensing onto threaded fasteners in missile production, Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes, in Phase II, to advance development of the new Locking Adhesive DIspensing onto threaded Fasteners (LADIF) system. During Phase I effort, POC developed and demonstrated the feasibility of the LADIF concept, laying a strong foundation for future development. In Phase II, POC plans to make the next major increment in LADIF development by constructing a mature LADIF tool, performing comprehensive testing, verification, validation, and demonstration, and implementing the LADIF prototype as well as the design for associated tooling for the application of the locking liquid compounds (LLC). Upon completion of Phase II, the LADIF will be ready for a pilot program in collaboration with selected original equipment manufacturers on programs of interest to the government. The innovations in the mechanical design and automated process enable the operator to treat different fasteners (nuts, bolts, helicoils and inserts) and dispense LLCs uniformly along the threaded surface. As a result, LADIF offers accurate, consistent, and repeatable adhesive dispensing, achieving the required strength for installed fasteners, and meets the MDAs requirements.Approved for Public Release | 18-MDA-9522 (23 Feb 18)
