Accession Number:

ADA055966

Title:

Feasibility Study of Filament Wound Cartridge Cases.

Descriptive Note:

Memorandum rept.,

Corporate Author:

ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND WATERVLIET NY BENET WEAPONS LAB

Personal Author(s):

• D'Andrea,G.
• Cullinan,R.
• Croteau,P.

Report Date:

1978-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

17.0

Abstract:

The feasibility of fabricating a 60mm composite cartridge case by the filament winding process has been demonstrated. Fabrication procedures for the manufacturing of this type of case are presented in this report. Author, modified.

Descriptors:

• *FILAMENT WOUND CONSTRUCTION
• *FIBERGLASS
• *CARTRIDGE CASES
• COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• FABRICATION
• EPOXY RESINS

Subject Categories:

• Ceramics, Refractories and Glass
• Laminates and Composite Materials
• Plastics
• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE