Advanced Production Engineering for the 105mm XM494E3 Antipersonnel-Tracer Cartridge

Abstract

Several modifications were introduced which provided cost savings both through simplified production procedures and the utilization of more economic materials. As a result of this study, a substantial improvement in the cost/effectiveness of the projectile has been realized. Among the most significant technical accomplishments resulting from this study is the development of an improved method of assembling flechettes by use of a weaving method. This breakthrough enabled the manufacture of Beehive ammunition on a mass production basis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0518320

Entities

People

  • Franklin R. Cheng

Organizations

  • Picatinny Arsenal

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Assembly
  • Cartridge Cases
  • Classification
  • Engineering
  • Machines
  • Manufacturing
  • Mass Production
  • Materials
  • New Jersey
  • Production
  • Production Engineering
  • Projectiles
  • Security
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

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