THREE-ROLL ROTARY-PIERCING OPERATION FOR THE FABRICATION OF URANIUM TUBES

Technical Report · Mon Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1962

OSTI ID:4779291

Davis, H; Schiltz, J F

Two tests were performed to evaluate the feasibility of rotary-piercing reactor-grade uranium in the high alpha temperature range. Rotary piercing is one process under consideration in an alternate route being developed for the production of uraniurn fuel cores. The tests were performed in three-roll Witter mills designed for use with steel. While the tests were only partially successful, sufficient data were obtained to establish lirnits for preheat temperatures, deformation rates, and roll pass designs for use in future rotary- piercing tests. Technical problems requiring further study are discussed. (auth)

• Research Organization: National Lead Co. of Ohio, Cincinnati
• NSA Number: NSA-17-000515
• OSTI ID: 4779291
• Report Number(s): NLCO-857
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ALLOTROPY
DEFORMATION
FABRICATION
HEATING
HIGH TEMPERATURE
MACHINING
METALS, CERAMICS, AND OTHER MATERIALS
ROLLING
TOOLS
TUBES
URANIUM
URANIUM-ALPHA
VELOCITY