Induction Heat Treatment - Phase I - Technology to Produce Monolithic Gradient Hardness Steel Armor.

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Abstract:

This report details the results of Phase I of the Dual Hard Steel Armor Program funded by the PM, Survivability, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Command TACOM. This report investigates the use of an induction heat-treating process to produce a gradient hardness monolithic steel armor to complement MIL-A-46099, Armor Plate, Steel, Rolled-Bonded, Dual-Hardness, for thicknesses of approximately 0.5 in. Results of this investigation indicate that a conventionally heat-treated steel armor plate tempered to a hardness range of Rc 42-52 induction-hardened to approximately Rc 60 and induction tempered to approximately Rc 50 with a high hardness thickness of approximately 40 will provide acceptable ballistic results when compared to the ballistic requirements of MIL-A-46099. Future efforts Phase II will include optimization of the composition, hardness levels, and thickness gradients. Production-size plates will also be processed to ensure that the technology can be transitioned from the laboratory to production.

Author(s):
Squillacioti, Richard J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1993-1995,
Supplementary Note:
Original contains color plates; All DTIC/NTIS reproductions will be in black and white.
Pagination:
0075

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-TR-1193
Monitor Series:
ARL/APG
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*STEEL, *HEAT TREATMENT, *INDUCTION SYSTEMS, *ARMOR PLATE, THICKNESS, SURVIVABILITY, METAL PLATES, ARMY, BALLISTICS, HARDNESS, GRADIENTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Armor, Physical Chemistry, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering and Control of Production Systems, Mechanics, Thermodynamics
Keyword(s):
*INDUCTION HEAT TREATMENT, *MONOLITHIC STEEL ARMOR, TACOM(TANK AUTOMOTIVE COMMAND), MIL A 46099, ROLLED BONDED, DUAL HARDNESS, TANK AUTOMOTIVE COMMAND
Report Date:
1996 Sep 01
Creation Date:
1997 Jan 29