Accession Number:

AD0777000

Title:

Alternate Production Processes for Fuze Pinions

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

NATIONAL MATERIALS ADVISORY BOARD (NAS-NAE) WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1974-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

61.0

Abstract:

A study was conducted of possible methods for producing small pinions that would not involve use of imported machinery or scarce skills. Four methods were identified zinc die casting, plastic molding, powder compaction, and chemical etchingdiffusion bonding. All processes are probably economically competitive, but each has some limitations, which are outlined. Additional recommendations of a more general nature are included.

Descriptors:

• *GEARS
• *PROJECTILE FUZES
• CASTING
• CHEMICALS
• DIFFUSION BONDING
• ETCHING
• FUZES(ORDNANCE)
• MOLDINGS
• POWDER METALLURGY
• PROCESSING
• PRODUCTION

Subject Categories:

• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE