REVIEW OF EXPLOSIVE (CHEMICAL) FORMING
Abstract
This publication is primarily concerned with the explosive forming activity in industry and the U. S. Army. It is the intent of this publication to familiarize U. S. Army Materiel Command personnel with the applications and limitations of the explosive forming method. The explosive forming method can be most effective when utilized under any of these conditions: (1) common or unusual configurations which are difficult or impossible to form by conventional means can be formed in one piece instead of costly welded subassemblies; (2) where the tolerances required cannot be obtained by conventional methods; and (3) where many conventional forming operations can be combined into a single explosive forming operation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0464441