Conception of New Techniques and Equipment for the Production of Non- Electric Detonators
Abstract
A program was conducted to conceive new techniques and equipment for the production of non-electric detonators at the rate of 1200 per minute. An engineering study was conducted of the operations required for loading the M55 non-electric detonator and performed material response testing on the three explosives (RDX, lead azide, NOL 130). A bench model rotary loading press, identical in design to a production machine, was designed and fabricated, and live loading runs were performed. Successful test runs were made with all three explosives. The ability to produce a uniform product in accordance with the M55 drawing requirements at the desired production rate was demonstrated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 07, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA011310
Entities
People
- Nathan D. Isaacs