Accession Number:

AD0735706

Title:

Explosive Forming of M-1 Helmets

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 15 Jan 1960-24 Jun 1961

Corporate Author:

RYAN AERONAUTICAL CO SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Cox, Floyd A.
• Orr, J. P.
• Shelvin, R. G.
• Paynter, A. L.
• Magdich, E.

Report Date:

1961-07-24

Pagination or Media Count:

57.0

Abstract:

The work accomplished indicates that it is possible to form helmet like shapes from manganese complex titanium alloy using explosive forming. At the present state of development, the slow and costly process of explosive forming appears impractical as a means of mass-production of helmets. As described in the technical portion of this report, several shots, with the time required for positioning, charging, and cleaning, are required to form the part without splitting or wrinkling.

Descriptors:

• *EXPLOSIVE FORMING
• *HELMETS
• MANUFACTURING
• MANGANESE ALLOYS
• TITANIUM ALLOYS
• ALUMINUM ALLOYS

Subject Categories:

• Fabrication Metallurgy
• Protective Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE