EXPLOSIVE FORMING OF CLOSURES FOR LARGE SOLID PROPELLANT MOTOR CASES
Abstract
The object of this program is to establish the explosive parameters and develop the techniques required to produce 120-inch diameter closures suitable for use in large solid propellant motor cases by means of explosive forming. Primary emphasis is placed on the use of free-forming dies with closure configuration being maintained by the shape and orientation of the explosive charge. The potentials of utilizing the ice die approach for sizing the free-formed part or forming from a flat blank will be explored where free-forming results indicate the need. Initial efforts which have been expended for material procurement, die fabrication and subscale testing with the free-forming die are described. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 25, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0278805
Entities
People
- A.w. Hall
- I. Lieberman
Organizations
- Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings