The intent of this program is to produce tank track of the latest design using general stamping and welding methods and maintaining the same or less weight than the forged track. This program was initiated to further the development of the T150 track. The aim is to develop a light weight track shoe and end connector by stamping parts from steel plate, forming, and welding. The ability to fabricate track by this method, equal to the forged track normally used, would broaden the manufacturing base available to produce in case of national emergency. The track is presently being tested at the Nevada Automotive Test Center.
Stamped and Welded Track for 15 - 18 Ton Vehicle
1984
16 pages
Report
No indication
English
Combat Vehicles , Manufacturing Processes & Materials Handling , Manufacturing, Planning, Processing & Control , Vehicle tracks , Tracked vehicles , Tanks(combat vehicles) , Welding , Forging , Fabrication , Test vehicles , Connectors , Metal plates , Steel , Lightweight , Shoes , Stamping , Track shoe , Forged track
Prospects for using aluminium-lithium alloys for stamped-welded aviations structures
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