HIGH ENERGY RATE FORMING
Abstract
The high energy rate forming program dealt with the application of electromagnetic forces to swaging of tubing, refractory sheet metal formingAND THE APPLICATION OF ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC SHOCK WAVES TO FORM, BLANK OR PIERCE ALL TYPES OF SHEET MATERIALS AND TUBING. To accomplish the above tasks certain equipment developments were necessary. These in brief are: A Magneform production machine was designed and assembled with a maximum output of 60,000 joules of energy at 20,000 volts. The experimental Magneform machine was redesigned and reassembled to provide an identical output to the production Magneform. A Hi-Vo-Pac firing chamber and suitable loading table was designed and fabricated. Application studies continue to indicate a potential high dollar savings on Magneform swaging of control push-pull rods. Sufficient, positive results were attained during Hi-Vo-Pac forming of complex transition ducts to recommend this method for production. Preliminary investigations indicate a potential exists for joining ceramic to itself and dissimilar materials by fusing a metal interface. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0275132
Entities
People
- A.p. Langlois
- R.d. Beemer
Organizations
- General Dynamics