Comparative Resistance of Light-Gauge (.045 in.) X4130 Steel and 8630 Steel, As-Rolled and After Heat Treatment, to Perforation by Flak-Simulating Projectiles

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Abstract:

Tests were conducted at this arsenal on samples of light-gauge about .045 inch SAE-X4130 steel and NE-8630 steel as-rolled and after heat treatment. Heat treatment effected a substantial improvement in the resistance characteristics of both types of steel, although the resistance of an equivalent weight of Hadfield manganese steel is still superior to that of the heat-treated samples. One sample of each was subjected to fire with caliber .45 steel-jacketed ball projectile.

Author(s):
Sullivan, J. F.
Author Organization(s):
WATERTOWN ARSENAL LABS MA
Descriptive Note:
Partial rept. no. 18
Pagination:
0005

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
WAL-710/672
Monitor Series:
WAL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*BODY ARMOR, HEAT TREATMENT, MANGANESE ALLOYS, RESISTANCE, SAMPLING, STEEL, WEIGHT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Metallurgy and Metallography, Armor
Keyword(s):
ATI 39335, ATI COLLECTION
Report Date:
1944 Sep 18