'Fused-on' Rotating Bands for Projectiles

Abstract

The purpose of this work was to determine the feasibility of a new idea for applying rotating bands to projectiles. The idea is the in-situ fusion of the rotating band material in a graphite crucible fitted around the projectile. Various heating and shielding methods were explored. It was found that several materials could be successfully deposited using induction or furnace heating in an Argon atmosphere. Metallographic studies and post- application, heat treating studies were carried out. Several bands 'fused on' 30 mm projectiles were successfully fired through a 30 mm cannon.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA005572

Entities

People

  • David E. Schillinger

Organizations

  • Frankford Arsenal

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Atmospheres
  • Casting Alloys
  • Classification
  • Grain Boundaries
  • Grain Growth
  • Grain Size
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Treatment
  • Heating
  • Induction Heating
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Projectiles
  • Rotating Bands
  • Security

Readers

  • Metallurgy
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • ballistics.