Plasma Processing Systems for the Manufacture of Refractory Metals and their Alloys for Military Needs

摘要

This study presents a comparative technical and economic analysis of the current, powder metallurgy, and an alternate, plasmarc processing, method of producing improved armor penetrator materials. This technology assessment effort was conducted in order to highlight industrial applications of plasma arc melting technology for the manufacture of refractory metals and their eutectic alloys. Primary focus of this survey is on potential military uses of plasma technology which could provide both strategic and economic advantages. (Author)