Squeeze Casting of Steel Weapon Components.
Abstract
The project was initiated to study the feasibility of applying the squeeze casting process to produce two specific steel weapon components - the receiver base and the barrel support of the M85 weapon. Dies were designed and fabricated for both components and 25 barrel support and 45 receiver base squeeze castings were made. The pieces were subjected to extensive evaluation including mechanical testing, evaluation of macrostructure, surface inspection, and X-ray inspection. The squeeze castings closely approached the target quality and each weighed only 11.5 lb., which, compared with trimmed sand castings, indicates reduction in machining by over 30 percent for receiver bases and by 60 percent for barrel supports. The quantity of melt handled for each casting is also greatly reduced.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA015545
Entities
People
- D. A. Stawarz
- K. M. Kulkarni
- K. R. Iyer
- R. B. Miclot
Organizations
- IIT Research Institute