Accession Number:

ADA289560

Title:

Controlled Fragmentation Warhead Case.

Descriptive Note:

Patent, Filed 17 Dec 93, patented 16 Aug 94,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Koontz, Robert A.
• Hayes, Kenneth R.

Report Date:

1994-08-16

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

An improved method of producing a controlled fragmentation warhead case by embedding an expanded metal liner on the interior surface of a casing for a warhead or other ordnance device. The process of embedding an expanded metal liner into the casing during the forming of the casing produces a controlled fragmentation grid on the interior surface of the casing. The improved method of producing a controlled fragmentation warhead case is particularly suitable for weapon systems employing large, unitary warheads. AN

Descriptors:

• *COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING
• *PATENTS
• *FRAGMENTATION WARHEADS
• FABRICATION
• LININGS
• PRODUCTION CONTROL
• EMBEDDING
• DRAWING(FORMING)
• SHEET METAL

Subject Categories:

• Guided Missile Warheads and Fuzes
• Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering and Control of Production Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE