Explosive Forming of M-1 Helmets

Abstract

The work accomplished indicates that it is possible to form helmet like shapes from manganese complex titanium alloy using explosive forming. At the present state of development, the slow and costly process of explosive forming appears impractical as a means of mass-production of helmets. As described in the technical portion of this report, several shots, with the time required for positioning, charging, and cleaning, are required to form the part without splitting or wrinkling.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 24, 1961
Accession Number
AD0735706

Entities

People

  • A. L. Paynter
  • E. Magdich
  • Floyd A. Cox
  • J. P. Orr
  • R. G. Shelvin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cold Working
  • Contracts
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosive Forming
  • Explosives
  • Fabrication
  • Manufacturing
  • Mass Production
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Metals
  • Production
  • Tensile Strength
  • Titanium
  • Titanium Alloys
  • Yield Strength

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design