X-ray Scanning Method for Detection of Gaps in Assembled Tank Ammunition.

Abstract

A problem involving the detection of gaps between mating metal parts in 90-millimeter tank ammunition projectiles has been solved using a novel radiographic technique that requires scanning the projectile and X-ray film during X-ray exposure. The difficulties precluding the use of conventional approaches, as well as details of the successful technique, are described in the report. This method was developed specifically for screening fully assembled cartridges in the stockpile and is capable of moderate production rates.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA107814

Entities

People

  • Emmett G. Barnes
  • George Drucker

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Ammunition
  • Assembly
  • Cartridge Cases
  • Detection
  • Engineering
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Munitions
  • Photographs
  • Production
  • Projectiles
  • Radiography
  • Rotating Bands
  • Scanning
  • Tank Ammunition
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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