UNIDIRECTIONALLY SOLIDIFIED WROUGHT STEEL ARMOR
Abstract
Cast steels, with superior ductility, can be produced by unidirectional solidification, which results in minimum macrosegregation and macroporosity and less microporosity than is found in conventional castings. To produce a superior wrought steel armor, techniques were established for casting unidirectionally solidified slabs 10 by 16 by 5-1/2 inches weighing about 240 pounds. The slabs were homogenized by holding in evacuated stainless-steel boxes for 64 hours at 2400 F, and rolled to plates for ballistic testing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0685880
Entities
People
- C. E. Bieniosek
- K. F. Skidmore
- Lew F. Porter
Organizations
- U.S. Steel