Accession Number:

ADA010315

Title:

Feasibility Study of a Precision Cast Loading Machine for Small Ammunition Items

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

PICATINNY ARSENAL (ARMY) DOVER NJ

Personal Author(s):

• Lerner, Abraham

Report Date:

1975-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

79.0

Abstract:

A concept of a mechanized technique to load molten explosive into small ammunition items under controlled conditions has been established. Concept proveout through explosive loading studies with mock-ups that simulate the process and techniques was substantiated in part.

Descriptors:

• *AMMUNITION
• *MANUFACTURING
• AUTOMATION
• COST ANALYSIS
• FABRICATION
• INJECTION MOLDING
• MOLDING TECHNIQUES
• PRODUCTION CONTROL

Subject Categories:

• Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering and Control of Production Systems
• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE