Fabrication of an HK31A Magnesium Alloy Airframe Skin

Abstract

The forming of Ogival Contoured Airframe Skins of HK31A Magnesium Alloy by a combination of shear forming and template-controlled power spinning starting with a flat blank of sheet or plate stock is entirely feasible, provided that the workpiece and tooling are maintained at a suitable temperature.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0419031

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  • J. A. Warnken
  • W. H. Busch

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Contracts
  • Cooling
  • Diameters
  • Fabrication
  • Finishes
  • Government Procurement
  • Machines
  • Machining
  • Magnesium
  • Magnesium Alloys
  • Metals
  • Munitions
  • Observation
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Procurement
  • Shape

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