EVALUATION OF PRETREATMENT PROCESSES AND LONG-TERM STORAGE ON MAGAZINE SPRING FOR THE M14, 7.62MM, RIFLE

Abstract

A study was made to evaluate the effects of various pretreatment processes and long-term storage on the magazine spring for the M14, 7.62mm, rifle. The various pretreatment processes considered in the study were: (1) stress-relieving only, (2) stress-relieving and cold-set, (3) stress-relieving and heat-set, and (4) heat-set only. The storage tests involved periods from 1 to 5 years and consisted of hot, cold, and normal temperature conditions. Test procedures are described and results discussed.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0628038

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