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http://dx.doi.org/10.9766/KIMST.2019.22.3.299

Welding Technical Trend of High Hardness Armour Steel for Combat Vehicle  

Jeong, Youngcheol (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, College of Mechatronics, Changwon National University)
Kim, Chankyu (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, College of Mechatronics, Changwon National University)
Lee, Seungjun (System/Manufacturing Engineering Team, Changwon Plant1, Hanwha Defense)
Jung, Yongmun (System/Manufacturing Engineering Team, Changwon Plant1, Hanwha Defense)
Park, Choulsoo (System/Manufacturing Engineering Team, Changwon Plant1, Hanwha Defense)
Lee, Byungsuk (System/Manufacturing Engineering Team, Changwon Plant1, Hanwha Defense)
Park, Taewon (The 4th Research and Development Institute, Agency for Defense Development)
Kim, Hongkyu (The 4th Research and Development Institute, Agency for Defense Development)
Cho, Young Tae (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, College of Mechatronics, Changwon National University)
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Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology / v.22, no.3, 2019 , pp. 299-310 More about this Journal
Abstract
Increase of combat capability through the lightweighting of vehicles has been internationally issued. One of the methods for lightening is applying high hardness armor(HHA) steel which is outstanding ballistic performance and protection performance compared to weight. Development of HHA steel is currently completed in America, United Kingdom, Australia and Germany. It is used for not only combat vehicle, but also various combat device. Korea is developing new material of HHA steel according to this trend. When such HHA steel is applied to structure, welding process is used for connection of the structure. Cracks from hydrogen embrittlement and cold cracking are easily generated in welds of HHA steel and it greatly affects the strength of all structure. Decrease of strength from welding defect is critical to combat capability. Therefore, welding process optimization is important for performing the role of structure. In this study, international welding technology is reviewed through scientific research paper and patent.
Keywords
High Hardness Armor Steel; Welding Process; Patent Trend; Welding Technology Trend;
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