HIGH ENERGY RATE METAL FORMING. Interim Engineering Report No. 1 for Period: October 18, 1957 to February 28, 1958. Includes Appendices I-V: Appendix I. SUMMARY OF HIGH STRENGTH STEEL AND TITANIUM ALLOY SHEET PRODUCTS. Appendix II. TENTATIVE ANALYSIS OF SOME PROBLEMS OF FORMING WITH EXPLOSIVES. PRACTICABILITY OF DETONATION AND SHOCK WAVE ANALYSIS FOR HIGH ENERGY RATE FORMIN

Technical Report · Fri Mar 28 04:00:00 EST 1958

OSTI ID:4206475

Titinsky, M; Schroeder, W; Eckel, K G

An investigation into the application of high rates of energy to the forming of materials difficult or impossible to form by conventional means is presented. A thorough literature survey has been made of the theoretical differences between statically and dymanamially applied loads. Twenty-seven organizations were contacted to determine the level of knowledge effient. Their methods of applying high-velocity energy and high hydrostatic pressures have been examined and reported. Materials have been investigated to establish the most likely candidates for future production use. Based upon these studies, conclusions have been drawn and recommendations on materials, tooling, and procedures for the actual testing of Item 2 described. (auth)

• Research Organization: Lockheed Aircraft Corp., Burbank, Calif.
• NSA Number: NSA-13-020160
• OSTI ID: 4206475
• Report Number(s): LR-12970; LR-12957; MAS-56; MA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
EXPLOSIONS
EXPLOSIVES
MACHINING
MATERIALS TESTING
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
METALLURGY AND CERAMICS
POWDERS
PRESSURE
PROPULSION
SHEETS
SHOCK WAVES
STEELS
TITANIUM ALLOYS
TOOLS