Shaping apparatus for an explosive charge

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1993-09-22

1994-06-28

Eldred, J. Woodrow

Ammunition and explosive-charge making

Loading fireworks and bursting charges

By casting

86 11, 264 31, F42B 300

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053236815

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a shaping apparatus for an explosive charge to be d with an Explosively Formed Penetrator (EFP). The shaping apparatus comprises a nonmetal mold in the form of a frustum of a cone with a latch and hinge attached thereto. The mold is hand-packed with a plastic bonded explosive to form an explosive charge.

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