Manufacturing Methods and Technology (MM and T) Project to Establish Production Techniques to Manufacture Rigid Armor for Radar Antenna Hardening
Abstract
A basic step involved in the preparation of the polypropylene film prior to its lamination into a ballistic panel involves the orienting or stretching of the film. Processing problems have been encountered by the vendor selected for this task. Using processing steps that vary from those used successfully in previous development work, the vendor has not as yet produced satisfactory oriented film and his ability to process film that will meet specification requirements is in doubt. As an immediate solution to this problem, AMMRC is planning to supply sufficient material for the engineering and confirmatory sample panel fabrication phase. Alternate possible sources for the balance of the oriented film required for the program are noted in this report. Subscale process development work has been initiated and some of the molding characteristics and problems have been identified. Major tooling for the program has been received, inspected, and functionally checked.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA057983
Entities
People
- R. Doerr