DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND QUALIFICATION OF THE INTERIM HELIUM LINE GUILLOTINE CUTTER,

Abstract

Job request 35-1-M3 rev.0 and rev.1 directed Santa Cruz Test Base to develop a helium line guillotine cutter mechanism. The device (now LMSD 1301005, Figure no. 2) is constructed of heat treated chrome-moly steel and weighs approximately 500 grams including two M51 squibs. These units performed satisfactorily in qualification tests and on installation tests. This device (LMSD 1301005) will sever the helium line tee fitting in a satisfactory manner by either one or two of the dual M51 Mod 1 squibs. It will withstand the various environmental conditions to which it was subjected except for the vibration which injures the squib leads. A number of guillotines were manufactured identical to 1301005 except the material used was 2024-ST aluminum and incorporated a single M-78 squib. These units have been function tested three times with good success. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 1958
Accession Number
AD0802035

Entities

People

  • D. C. Zapf

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Elements
  • Group 13 Elements
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Waves
  • Metals
  • Motion
  • Qualifications
  • Vibration

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Manufacturing Engineering.