This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering (CFDA 47.041) grant provides $536,110 to Florida Polytechnic University to conduct research on the fatigue performance and failure mechanisms of metal fused filament fabricated Inconel 718, a nickel-based superalloy used in aerospace, energy, and automotive applications. The 5-year project, which began on March 1, 2024, aims to investigate how factors like build orientation and post-processing techniques impact the material's fatigue behavior. The research findings will be integrated into educational outreach activities targeting middle and high school students, as well as project-based learning in the university's curriculum. The project also includes efforts to provide research opportunities and professional training for underrepresented minorities, including an accelerated bachelor's to master's program. No subawards are planned under this grant.
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