Center for High Energy Forming
Abstract
The report describes areas of applied research where definite programs pointed toward hardware applications have already been established. These include thick walled tube expansion, die stresses, and applications of explosive welding to hardware configurations. The work on explosive expansion of thick walled tubes is directed toward reduction of process cost and an accurate determination of the process economics. Explosive compaction of metal powders is directed toward production of forging preforms for turbine discs, turbine buckets, etc. The explosive welding work will concentrate on the production of components applicable to helicopter spars, rotors, hubs, and dual hardness armor.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0737719
Entities
People
- Arthur A. Ezra
- Irvin R. Kramer
- Jimmy D. Mote
Organizations
- Martin Marietta