Gas-Pressure Bonding of Multilayer Gun Barrels

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Abstract:

A program was undertaken by the Research Directorate, Weapons Laboratory at Rock Island, to determine the feasibility of using gas pressure techniques for production of lined, prerifled gun barrels. Pressure containers constructed from short-length tubular steel sections machined to gun barrel bore dimensions were used in this experiment. From the results of the tests performed with low-yield strength materials copper and Monel, a suitable profile replication was not attained on the rifle surface. On the basis of test data obtained, forming a rifling profile and bonding with a tantalum alloy on AISI 4130 steel were found to be impractical with gas pressure bonding techniques.

Author(s):
Beal, Roy E. ; Watmough, Thomas
Author Organization(s):
IIT RESEARCH INST CHICAGO IL
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0058

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
IITRI-B6108-4, SWERR-TR-72-42
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAF01-71-C-0021
Monitor Series:
TR-72-42, AMSWE
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*GUN BARRELS, *REFRACTORY METAL ALLOYS, *DIFFUSION COATING, *RIFLING, MANUFACTURING, INERT GAS WELDING, COMPOSITE MATERIALS, TEST METHODS, BONDING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Laminates and Composite Materials, Fabrication Metallurgy, Guns
Keyword(s):
GAS PRESSURE BONDING, GUN BARREL LINERS
Report Date:
1972 Jul 01