ATTACHMENT OF COPPER ROTATING BANDS TO 40MM PROJECTILES BY THE ELECTROMAGNETIC-PULSE METAL-FORMING PROCESS

Abstract

A determination was made of the suitability of the electromagnetic- pulse metal-forming process for the attachment of copper rotating bands to 40mm projectiles to find cheaper and faster method than previously used. Static and firing tests gave satisfactory results. It was concluded that the process can also be developed for use on ammunition of other calibers. An aluminum 40mm proof projectile was modified to permit use of this process, and modified rounds are now being produced. Modified steel projectile bodies are also being made and successfully used for testing of fuzes. The modified design is intended for final production.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0425671

Entities

People

  • C. A. Brown
  • Eugene Nachlupins

Organizations

  • Picatinny Arsenal

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Ammunition Fragments
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Pulses
  • Energy Levels
  • Engineering
  • Government Procurement
  • Manufacturing
  • Mass Production
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • New Jersey
  • Production
  • Production Engineering
  • Projectiles
  • Rotating Bands
  • Thin Walls

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Systems Analysis and Design