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MWB/LB-46 : Guns, Arms, Ammo
The objective of this course is to provide insight into the Engineering
Development through Production considerations for Guns, Armaments and
Ammunition. The Quality and Safety aspects for both production and the delivered
product will be discussed. System Design considerations for Small Caliber,
Cannon Caliber and Large Caliber will be included. Military and Commercial Small Arms and Ammunitions will be discussed.
* Production Considerations During Development
* Performance Specifications Vs Drawing Package Specifications
* Gun & Ammunition Production Design Considerations
* Total Quality Management (TQM); Statistical Process Control (SPC): Quality Assurance Techniques To Insure Required Standards And Performance Are Achieved
* Safety And Safety Release Considerations: For Small Caliber, Cannon Caliber & Large Caliber Systems
* Instrumentation Procedures For Safety Certification: Large, Cannon And Small Caliber
* Range Safety Fans: For Tanks, Artillery, And Small Arms
* Armaments And Their Differences: Primarily Small Caliber
* Large Caliber Gun & Ammunition Production Considerations
* Cannon Caliber Ammunition Considerations
* Gatling Guns And Feed Systems: Matured Technology: Vulcan Air Defense System: Similarities And Differences From Mini-Gun To Gau-8; Engineering Change Proposals (ECPÕs); Engineering Changes (ECÕs): Value Engineering Approaches: Cost Saving Devices
* Gatling Guns: 5.56mm To 30mm
* Product Improvement Program (PIP) For The M16AI To The M16A2: And Beyond: User (Customer) Requirements And Needs
* History Of Not Fielded Items: Rational Of Cal. .45 Vs 9mm
* Machine Gun And Cannon Production Considerations
* Sporting Arms Ammunition Manufacturing Industry (SAAMI): For Cartridge And Chamber Dimensions; Differences From DOD
* Small Arms: Commercial Vs Military: Handguns, Rifles; Shotguns; Related Ammo
* Small Arms: Military: M16A2; M60 Machine Gun; Mark 19 Machine Gun
* Product Liability: Guns And Ammunition
* Safe Testing Procedures; Special Considerations For Saboted Ammunition; Personnel Protection
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE