Fragmentation projectile and method for its manufacturing
AssigneeRuag Ammotec GmbH
InventorsMichael Muster, Juergen Wolf, Donald Meyer, Peter Spatz
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Abstract
A fragmentation projectile in one aspect has a frontal cavity and defined fragments of medium to high density. The fragments are nearly form fitting together to form a compact projectile until its impact on the target. To achieve these specific mechanical properties, Additive Manufacturing (AM) methods are applied.
Claims24
Process for the production of a fragmentation projectile partially comprising defined nearly form fitting segments, having connecting spots between consecutive longitudinally and/or radially oriented segments, wherein the connecting spots are formed due to the consecutive and/or radially oriented segments contacting each other, wherein said segments and spots are produced by additive manufacturing (AM), so that the segments are nearly form fitting with a maximum distance between adjacent segments of 100 μm and partly material fitting to keep together to form a compact projectile until its impact on the target, and wherein upon the impact on the target the segments are torn apart and spaced over a large area of the target.
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