Evaluation of Continuous-Cast Steel for Projectile Bodies

Abstract

A quantity of 105-mm M1 projectile bodies was made from continuous- cast steel to determine the suitability of this steel for manufacture of 105-mm projectile bodies. The hot cup-cold draw forming process was used to evaluate both hot and cold forming characteristics. A metallurgical evaluation of this steel was also performed. Continuous-cast steel with a reduction in area of at least 4:1 was determined to be suitable for manufacture of projectile bodies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA117688

Entities

People

  • Charles E. Sallade

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Chemistry
  • Cold Working
  • Dendritic Structure
  • Elongation
  • Engineering
  • Heat Treatment
  • Inspection
  • Machines
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Munitions
  • Projectiles
  • Standards
  • Transition Temperature

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Metallurgy
  • ballistics.