FABRICATION OF TITANIUM CUPOLA PROTOTYPE FOR COMMANDER CAR XM21 (XM13).
Abstract
The fabrication of two titanium alloy gun mounts is described. Two alloys, Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-4Al-4V, were selected. Hot-working procedures were developed, including the design and construction of special forming dies for titanium plate and closed dies for forging massive components of complicated geometry. Tape-controlled automatic reproduction machining of titanium parts having unusually complex shapes was successfully carried out. Techniques and invaluable shop skills were developed for the successful forming and welding of titanium alloy plates into precisely constructed structures. The two titanium cupolas were assembled by welding, machining and hand fitting.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0676167
Entities
People
- George D. Chandley
- Ingwell Johnson
- Martin Kessler