Accession Number:

AD0419031

Title:

Fabrication of an HK31A Magnesium Alloy Airframe Skin

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

LODGE AND SHIPLEY CO CINCINNATI OH

Personal Author(s):

• Warnken, J. A.
• Busch, W. H.

Report Date:

1963-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

143.0

Abstract:

The forming of Ogival Contoured Airframe Skins of HK31A Magnesium Alloy by a combination of shear forming and template-controlled power spinning starting with a flat blank of sheet or plate stock is entirely feasible, provided that the workpiece and tooling are maintained at a suitable temperature.

Descriptors:

• *AIRFRAMES
• MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
• EXPERIMENTAL DATA
• ZINC ALLOYS
• ROLLING(METALLURGY)
• METAL SPINNING
• THORIUM ALLOYS
• THICKNESS

Subject Categories:

• Aircraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE