NEWSOTECH, INC. — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: AF193-CSO1

Description

NewSoTech TiSurf processes physically convert titanium alloys into hybrid ceramic-titanium materials, resulting in a gradient ceramic conversion of the metals instead of using coatings. The gradient conversion of the materials is tailorable beyond the ability of coatings. Coatings are typically between 1-10 microns in-depth and adhere to the surface of the material substrate. In contrast, NewSoTech's physical reaction processes can exceed 200 microns in-depth within the substrate as required, becoming an integral part of the substrate. Similarly, NewSoTech AdvaSurf processes focus on integrating a titanium-based ceramic(e.g., nitride, carbide, diboride, custom) gradient into other metal materials such as aluminum, steel, magnesium, and zirconium; likewise, resulting in a gradient ceramic conversion of the metal surfaces instead of using coatings. NewSoTech processes use atmospheric conditions along with advanced manufacturing technologies to process components without size limitations. These methods also provide tailorable surface conditions, including friction, conductivity, dielectrics, thermal properties, color, and finish. NewSoTech's physical reaction processes significantly improve the hardness of the surface of the original substrate alloy by a factor of 10 to 15 times. Recently, NewSoTech has been developing its processes, to go beyond the lab and bespoke projects; increasing its TRL and MRL to establish a repeatable industrial-scale process.