Cladding of axisymmetric components – APFSDS penetrators
Clad rods can be manufactured in various design variants, including single- and multi-segment configurations. The segments may have different material properties and can have an impact on modification on the stress states in the penetrator during its operation. Multi-segment systems can be produced in a single cladding operation. The explosive cladding technology enables the simultaneous application of an additional ductile jacket layer onto a tungsten core, which may have a positive effect on the penetration range. Cladding tests were performed on tungsten sintered materials specifically designed...







