Barrel Erosion Assessment for a 5.56x45 caliber weapon, in laboratory and operational wear replication scenarios

Beschreibung

Barrel erosion affects firearm performance, longevity, and reliability, necessitating precise measurement techniques for wear assessment. This study examines erosion in 5.56×45 mm calibre barrels under laboratory-controlled and operational wear replication conditions. A Ballistic Interchangeable Manometric Cannon (BIMC) and an FN SCAR barrel were analysed using Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) scanning and steel pin gauges to quantify material loss. CMM scanning provided high-resolution, micron-level accuracy, while pin gauges enabled rapid field assessments. Results indicate that erosion is most severe in the forcing cone due to thermo-chemical and mechanical degradation. Laboratory tests closely predicted operational wear trends, though real-world conditions introduced variability. These findings underscore the necessity of refining metrology techniques for predictive maintenance and service life estimation. Future research should focus on real-time monitoring advancements, enhanced measurement precision, and computational modeling for improved barrel wear assessments.

Zeitraum	19 Mai 2025 → 23 Mai 2025
Ereignistitel	34th International Symposium on Ballistics
Veranstaltungstyp	Konferenz
Ort	Jacksonville, USA/Vereinigte Staaten, FloridaAuf Karte anzeigen
Bekanntheitsgrad	International