Explosive Press for Use in Impulsive Loading Studies

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Abstract
Small explosively activated presses have been used as research tools in the study of the behavior of powdered materials under impulsive loads. Both single‐ and double‐acting presses have provided positive retention of the test specimen. The double‐acting press, which is of a sandwich‐type construction, uses two explosive charges fired simultaneously to drive two opposed pistons together into a central steel cylinder in which the specimen material has been placed. Estimates of the pressures which can be obtained are on the order of several million pounds per square in. By modifying the working faces of the pistons, materials can be formed into specimens of various shapes by the press action. Operation of these presses and their application to the study of several materials are described.

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