ESTABLISH THE GENERAL USE OF CERAMIC TOOLS IN PRODUCTION

Abstract

Ceramic tooling is now used to satisfy the requirements of cold forming and high temperature applications. Work during this period was concerned with molding dies, embedded element hot sizing tooling, lay up blocks, and production improvement methods. Three ceramic mold dies and three lay up blocks are now used in production. The hot sizing die now being modified after satisfactorily completing a large production order. The release of fiberglass parts from the tool has been facilitated through the development of a pressure actuated air jet valve and an improved release agent. Ceramic molding dies, lay up blocks, and hot sizing dies are capable of producing acceptable parts. Further development is needed to standardize tool fabrication and use techniques.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0427697

Entities

People

  • C. M. Head

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminates
  • Assembly
  • Casting (Fabrication)
  • Chemistry
  • Cold Working
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Fabrication
  • Fiberglass
  • Heating Elements
  • High Temperature
  • Junction Boxes
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Optical Materials
  • Production
  • Thermal Expansion

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Gender and Food Studies
  • Manufacturing Engineering.