Integral Color Anodizing of Aluminum Alloy 7075-T6 Upper Receivers of the M16A1 Rifle

Abstract

An investigation to determine the suitability of integral color anodizing (ICA) for application to upper and lower receivers of the M16A rifle is described. Report includes details of laboratory tests comparing conventional hard anodizing with various ICA processes. A description of the results of a field test of treated receivers is also described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA104318

Entities

People

  • Anthony Gigliotti
  • Sidney Levine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Air Force
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Anodizing
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Field Tests
  • Finishes
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Resistance
  • Shot Peening
  • Standards
  • Surface Finishing
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Wear Resistance

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  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Radio communications and signal processing.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.