Synopsis
Made by the Ladish Forging Company in the 1960s, this industrial film "Forgings Mark Missile Progress" shows the company's forging process and the contributions the company made to developing pressure vessels for use on board U.S. missiles and rockets. The die-forged closures with integral outlets, with a body of rolled seamless rings, produced a highly dependable missile body. Ladish remains a leading producer of highly engineered, technically advanced components for the jet engine, aerospace and general industrial markets. The film discusses the challenges involved in developing reliable and durable rocket motor cases, focusing on the need for thin-walled, high-strength pressure vessels that are both lightweight and strong. Through extensive testing, various design iterations were explored, including the use of seamless rolled rings and die-forged closures with integral outlets, which ultimately proved to be the most effective solution. The importance of using high-quality steel, specifically produced through the vacuum consumable electrode remelt process, is highlighted to ensure uniformity and strength. The process also includes various tests to ensure the metal's quality and reliability. The video details the forging process, which involves shaping the steel into the necessary components using advanced machinery like a giant counterblow hammer and a unique rolling machine. The video concludes by emphasizing the role of material engineering, manufacturing expertise, and…
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- Running time
- 13 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
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- Periscope Film
- Stock footage