Automatic Projectile Process Machines.

摘要

The work done under this program was to develop automatic machinery to perform specific processing functions on an explosive pour line for 155 mm and 8 in. projectiles. Designs were completed on machines to perform the following processes: (1) Insulator placement, (2) Insulator removal, (3) Insulator wash, (4) Funnel and riser removal, (5) Funnel wash, (6) Thread protector removal, (7) Thread protector wash, (8) Thread protector coating, (9) Carrier wash, (10) Projectile wash. Full-scale operating prototype machines were fabricated to perform process functions 4 and 6. These prototype machines were tested for production rates of 16 projectiles/minute. A concept was also developed for a machine to automatically insert X-ray cassettes for projectile inspection. A documentary film was made showing the prototype machines in operation along an overhead conveyor system.