EP0296099B1 - Verfahren zum quasi-isostatischen Pressen von Präzisionssprengladungen sowie Vorrichtung zu deren Herstellung und Anwendung des Verfahrens - Google Patents

Verfahren zum quasi-isostatischen Pressen von Präzisionssprengladungen sowie Vorrichtung zu deren Herstellung und Anwendung des Verfahrens Download PDF

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EP0296099B1
EP0296099B1 EP88810236A EP88810236A EP0296099B1 EP 0296099 B1 EP0296099 B1 EP 0296099B1 EP 88810236 A EP88810236 A EP 88810236A EP 88810236 A EP88810236 A EP 88810236A EP 0296099 B1 EP0296099 B1 EP 0296099B1
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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C06—EXPLOSIVES; MATCHES
    • C06B—EXPLOSIVES OR THERMIC COMPOSITIONS; MANUFACTURE THEREOF; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS EXPLOSIVES
    • C06B21/00—Apparatus or methods for working-up explosives, e.g. forming, cutting, drying
    • C06B21/0033—Shaping the mixture
    • C06B21/0041—Shaping the mixture by compression
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B30—PRESSES
    • B30B—PRESSES IN GENERAL
    • B30B11/00—Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses, tabletting presses
    • B30B11/001—Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses, tabletting presses using a flexible element, e.g. diaphragm, urged by fluid pressure; Isostatic presses

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  • the present invention relates to a method for quasi-isostatic pressing of high-performance explosive devices of high dimensional accuracy and high homogeneity, the inside or outside shape being predetermined by a dimensionally stable body of high surface quality and being at least partially rotationally symmetrical and having a finite slope relative to the axis of rotation. Furthermore, an apparatus and the application of the method are the subject of the invention.
  • Isostatic pressing is mainly used in metallurgy. Usually, metallic press molds are provided, which are pressurized with pressure oil or silicone grease via more or less complicated supply lines and tools. Isostatic hot and cold pressing are known. In the field of the manufacture of explosive devices, cold isostatic pressing was carried out. This was primarily used for the prefabrication and manufacture of precision primers for special weapon systems.
  • a pressure vessel is present in which an isostatic pressure is generated.
  • a sleeve made of an elastic material which has a constant wall thickness, is cylindrical or barrel-shaped and contains a metallic core, in particular a rod, and a pin or plug for closing the elastic sleeve.
  • This known method is used in particular for the production of pressed bodies from powder for explosive charges and ammunition.
  • This device and method are suitable for the production of essentially cylindrical bodies. However, there is no indication of how, for example, shaped charge explosive bodies could be made to measure. The use of appropriate dimensionally stable inner and outer forms is not described and is not suggested.
  • the explosive charge to be designed in such a way that, in the critical area, the inner or outer shape acting as an anvil has no surfaces that are perpendicular or almost perpendicular to the axis of rotational symmetry.
  • the pressures of 1000 to 5000 bar specified in claim 3 have proven to be advantageous for generating high-performance explosive charges.
  • the pressure must increase continuously so that there are no unacceptable friction inside the explosive body, with the risk of detonation. Pressure increases of 800 to 1200 bar per minute have proven successful, with the average value of 1000 bar in relation to the performance of the process being regarded as optimal.
  • the pressure relief should also not be abrupt.
  • the device according to claim 7 is particularly economical and can be implemented without special tool construction knowledge.
  • the device advantageously uses an elastic nozzle for filling the powdered explosive and for disconnecting the vacuum.
  • Fig. 1 denotes the inner and partial outer shape for producing an explosive body 2 which is characteristic of the subject matter of the invention.
  • the individual components of the mold 1, the parts 1a, 1b and 1d are rotationally symmetrical about the axis A and held together by a screw connection 1f.
  • the explosive 2 is limited by an elastic cover 3 made of synthetic rubber (neoprene).
  • This sleeve 3 is self-sealing on the largest edge areas 1 ', with the two largest diameters, and encloses the end faces of the inner / outer shape 1.
  • a loading opening 5 is through a conical Closure 4, like the entire mold 6, is subjected to the pressure p prevailing in a pressure chamber 7.
  • the pressure chamber 7 consists essentially of a pressure tube 8, a rotary cylinder made of high-strength material, made of stainless steel, which is closed on its lower end face 9.
  • a threaded cover 10 is screwed with its external thread 13 into an internal thread 14 of the pressure tube 8.
  • the interior of the pressure chamber 7 is thus closed in a liquid-tight and pressure-tight manner via a sealing flange 12.
  • a lever handle 11 on the threaded cover 10 is used for simple manipulation.
  • a feed line 15 is tightly inserted, via which water is supplied as the pressure medium.
  • a drain 16 is also used centrally, which allows the liquid to be pumped out.
  • the entire arrangement is enclosed in its parts under pressure by an oversized protective tube 17.
  • An explosive body 2 is produced in the following way:
  • the inner / outer mold 1 is manufactured in a manner known per se, according to the inner and frontal form of the explosive charge to be achieved, from high-strength material, a stainless steel with a lapped and polished surface.
  • the cover 3 is now placed over this inside / outside shape.
  • the usual powdery explosive 2 is then poured in through the loading opening 5 (bore) provided on the face side in the inner / outer mold 1 and somewhat pre-compressed by shaking.
  • the press mold 6 thus formed is now placed in a commercially available vacuum chamber and exposed to a vacuum of a few mbar for a few minutes.
  • the explosive is degassed and, on the other hand, the cavities within the mold 6 are evacuated.
  • the conical pin 4 is inserted into the loading opening 4 and then in the vacuum chamber Atmospheric pressure admitted and the loaded mold 6 removed.
  • the mold 6 is then placed in the interior of the pressure chamber 7, which is partially filled with water.
  • the threaded cover 10 is now screwed tightly into the pressure tube 8 by means of the lever handle 11 and a pressure line originating from a commercially available multi-stage high-pressure pump is placed on the feed line 15 and screwed.
  • the interior of the pressure chamber 7 is first completely filled with water and then continuously pressurized up to the pressure p, the pressure rise being approximately 1000 bar per minute and the pressure p reaching a maximum value of 3000 bar.
  • the pressure is returned to normal pressure in less than 100 seconds via an arrangement known per se consisting of a drain valve and bypass line.
  • the explosive body 2 is thus completely pressed, it can be removed in a simple manner from the mold 6, the screw connection 1f shown in FIG. 1 being loosened in the thread 1e and the components of the inner / outer mold 1, the parts 1a (core), 1d, 1b, also released and pushed apart or divided.
  • the exposed explosive body 2 can now be fed to a conventional mechanical post-processing in its outer shape. -
  • the inner shape and the two end faces are accurate to size and shape and do not require any further processing, but may be accessible for reworking.
  • the further mold 6, Fig. 2 in turn, has an inner shape 1b, 1b ', but with two symmetrical pins 1c. Furthermore, there are two outer shapes, a conical outer shape 1d and a cylindrical outer shape 1d 'provided. If a precisely defined amount of explosive 2 is poured into this press mold via the filler and evacuation nozzle 18, this results in a dimensionally accurate molded body since the pressurization p acts radially on the sleeve 3 made of elastomer to produce the isostatic effect. An upper and a lower screw clamp 19, a commercially available hose clamp, are used to fix the casing 3 and to seal.
  • the filler and evacuation nozzle which is also filled with elastomer, is glued to the shell 3 in one piece. After evacuation - as in the first example - the filler and evacuation nozzle is clamped vacuum-tight by a clamp. Commercially available clamps have also proven themselves for this.
  • the variant of a press mold Fig. 3 is again assembled from individual parts 1b and 1d.
  • the middle part 1b has a recess 1b ', which forms a web on the finished explosive charge 2.
  • reinforcement elements 31 to 36 are provided, as well as two edge area elements 37 and 38, which overall distribute the pressure acting on the casing 3 or ensure that it acts on the explosive 2 in the axial direction, as shown in FIG. 3.
  • the exemplary embodiments discussed above show the universality of the subject matter of the invention. It allows, for example, the most precise possible implementation of calculated shaped charge shapes with a high armor-piercing effect. Ensure the use of conventional pressure generating means and the use of water as a pressure medium a high level of operational reliability and very efficient utilization of the equipment.
  • the device used to carry out the method according to the invention can be designed in many different ways; Reinforced plastics or laminates can be used instead of stainless steel for the pressure chamber.

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EP88810236A 1987-06-17 1988-04-13 Verfahren zum quasi-isostatischen Pressen von Präzisionssprengladungen sowie Vorrichtung zu deren Herstellung und Anwendung des Verfahrens Expired - Lifetime EP0296099B1 (de)

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NO (1) NO166598C (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
PT (1) PT87744B (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
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