Materials Testing Technology Program: Dynamic Measurement of Rifling Twist
Abstract
Rifling Twist is machined in cannon tubes to increase stability of rounds in flight. At Watervliet Arsenal, measurement of rotational and longitudinal motion of the rifling machines utilized to create rifling is considered an acceptable method of twist rate verification. This report describes the latest equipment utilized in this measurement, its advantages over previous methods, and its limitations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA130335
Entities
People
- Richard Campolmi
- S. Krupski