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As carbon fiber technology becomes increasingly popular for the construction of small arms, industry executives continue to push the envelope when using the material for weapon development.<\/p>\nA pesar que el empleo de la tecnolog\u00eda de fibra de carbono se ha convertido en algo bastante com\u00fan en la construcci\u00f3n de armas livianas, los ejecutivos de la Industria \u00a0contin\u00faan ampliando el campo de su empleo para el desarrollo de Armas. La empresa PROOF RESEARCH, radicada en Montana (EUA) ha producido ca\u00f1ones para fusiles, que tienen la particularidad de combinar los mejores aceros, con un recubrimiento especial de fibra de carbono. Se ha verificado que una adecuada combinaci\u00f3n de ca\u00f1ones de fusil con espesores de pared menores, envueltos en fibras de carbono con propiedades mec\u00e1nicas espec\u00edficas, proporciona mejoras notables en la precisi\u00f3n de las armas, reduciendo los pesos de las mismas e incrementando adem\u00e1s la vida \u00fatil de los ca\u00f1ones. <\/p>\n
As carbon fiber technology becomes increasingly popular for the construction of small arms, industry executives continue to push the envelope when using the material for weapon development.<\/p>\n
Proof Research, a firearm developer based in Columbia Falls, Montana, has produced carbon fiber-wrapped barrels to improve accuracy, durability and barrel-longevity. The switch from traditional steel barrels to the carbon fiber-wrapped version reduces the weight of the rifle, allowing soldiers to hit targets with more precision for a longer period, according to Chad VanBrunt, a weapons engineer at the company.<\/p>\n
The design is 64 percent lighter than traditional steel barrels, and has improved heat dissipation for cooler and longer lasting barrels and reduced vibration, according to the company\u2019s website.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur design methodology ensures the stress state of the barrel is consistent through varying temperature ranges,\u201d VanBrunt said. \u201cWith the carbon fiber technology you get weight savings without losing performance.\u201d<\/p>\n
The company used customer research to determine what type of barrel development would interest users.<\/p>\n
\u201cCarbon fiber technology has been around for a while \u2026 but we feel we have a real differentiator and advantage over other products in the market,\u201d VanBrunt said. \u201cWe have a lot of design flexibility with composite materials, so whether you want a barrel optimized for stiffness versus one to resist pressure, we\u2019re able to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The company\u2019s products are created with a variety of consumer bases in mind, including defense, aerospace and hunters. But the materials and development used across the board include similar carbon fiber applications.<\/p>\n
The company adjusts individual aspects of its barrels to fit customer needs, but the construction and design doesn\u2019t change much from project to project, VanBrunt said. \u201cWe appeal to hunters, competitive shooters and the military segment because of the barrel\u2019s appeal on all characteristics.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have no scaling limitations with the carbon fiber barrel,\u201d VanBrunt said. \u201cWe keep working toward the possibility of eventually having the barrels installed in tanks, airframes and cruiser weapons.\u201d<\/p>\n