This paper describes the approach, findings, conclusions and recommendations associated with the investigation of the conical seal pitting. It documents the cause and contributing factors of the pitting, the means used to isolate each contributor, and the supporting evidence for the primary cause of the pitting. Finally, the selection, development and verification of the repair procedure used to restore the conical seal panel is described with supporting process and metallurgical rationale for selection.
Pitting of Space Shuttle's Inconel Honeycomb Conical Seal Panel
2006
3 pages
Report
No indication
English
Pitting and Repair of the Space Shuttle's Inconel Honeycomb Conical Seal Panel
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