A FORMING TECHNIQUE FOR SOLDIERS TITANIUM HELMETS

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Abstract:

The report discusses the use of both alloy and commercially pure titanium metal for fabrication of infantry helmets. The use of titanium metal allows a weight reduction without impairing the ballistic protection of the helmet.

Author(s):
Kane, Robert L. ; Smith, Robert S.
Author Organization(s):
TITANIUM METALS CORP OF AMERICA WEST CALDWELL NJ
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept.
Pagination:
0063

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USA-NLABS-TR-69-32-GP
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DA-19-129-AMC-940(N)
Monitor Series:
TR-69-32-GP, USA-NLABS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*TITANIUM, *HELMETS, STRESSES, ANNEALING, MICROSTRUCTURE, MANUFACTURING, IMPACT TESTS, COSTS, CRACK PROPAGATION, TITANIUM ALLOYS, MATERIAL FORMING, DRAWING(FORMING), ANODIC COATINGS, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, TERMINAL BALLISTICS, WEIGHT, STRAIN GAGES, PAINTS, METAL PLATES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Properties of Metals and Alloys, Fabrication Metallurgy, Protective Equipment
Keyword(s):
TITANIUM ALLOY 6AL 4V, TITANIUM ALLOY 5AL 2 5SN
Report Date:
1968 Jul 01