DEFSTAN 03-35/2(2007) : 2007

Name: DEFSTAN 03-35/2(2007) : 2007
Brand: DEFSTAN

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THERMAL CUTTING PROCESSES FOR ARMOUR PLATE (3-160 MM)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2011

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2007

Publisher

UK Ministry of Defence Standards

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Normative References
4 Definitions
   4.2 Diaphragm
   4.3 Drag
   4.4 Dross
   4.5 Duty Cycle
   4.6 Edge Preparation
   4.7 Fettling
   4.8 Kerf
   4.9 Nesting Arrangement
   4.10 Process Control Schedule
   4.11 Profiling
   4.12 Regulator
   4.13 Stack Cutting
5 Abbreviations
6 Oxy-Fuel Gas Cutting (Flame Cutting, Oxygen Cutting,
   Burning)
   6.1 Application
   6.2 Fuel gas selection
   6.3 Oxygen supply
   6.4 Standard of cutting equipment
        6.4.1 Nozzles
        6.4.2 Hoses, hose assemblies and connectors
        6.4.3 Pressure regulators
        6.4.4 Safety devices fuel for gas and oxygen
              equipment
   6.5 Standard of automation
   6.6 Condition of pre-cut plate
   6.7 Preheat flame
   6.8 Workmanship
7 Laser Cutting
   7.1 Application
   7.2 Equipment requirements
   7.3 Standard of automation
   7.4 Cutting parameter guidelines
        7.4.1 Laser power density
        7.4.2 Nozzles/nozzle alignment
        7.4.3 Assist gas
        7.4.4 Lens focal length
        7.4.5 Cutting speed
   7.5 Cut initiation
   7.6 Cut termination
   7.7 Condition of pre-cut plate
   7.8 Salvage of laser cut plate
8 Plasma Cutting
   8.1 Application
   8.2 Equipment requirements
   8.3 Process variables
   8.4 Plasma gases
   8.5 Torch consumables
   8.6 Process parameter guidelines
   8.7 Standard of automation
   8.8 Condition of pre-cut plate
   8.9 Salvage of plasma cut plate
9 Abrasive Water Jet Cutting
   9.1 Application
   9.2 Equipment requirements
   9.3 Standard of automation
   9.4 Condition of pre-cut plate
   9.5 Cut initiation
   9.6 Process parameters and edge quality
   9.7 Salvage of post cut plate
10 Alternative Cutting Processes

Provides guidance and direction on the principles of cutting processes for armour plate (3-160 mm)

DevelopmentNote	Supersedes DEFSTAN 03-35/1(2001). (11/2007)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	22
PublisherName	UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	DEFSTAN 03-35/3(2011) : 2011
Supersedes	DEFSTAN 03-35/1(2001) : 2001 AMD 1 2002

DEFSTAN 03-34/5(2009) : 2009	ARC WELDING OF FERROUS ARMOUR
DEFSTAN 03-34/4(2008) : 2008	ARC WELDING OF FERROUS ARMOUR

BS EN 730:1995	Gas welding equipment. Equipment used in gas welding, cutting and allied processes, safety devices for fuel gases and oxygen or compressed air. General specifications, requirements and tests
BS EN 1256:2006	Gas welding equipment. Specification for hose assemblies for equipment for welding, cutting and allied processes
BS EN 560:2005	Gas welding equipment. Hose connections for equipment for welding, cutting and allied processes
BS EN ISO 5172 : 2006	GAS WELDING EQUIPMENT - BLOWPIPES FOR GAS WELDING, HEATING AND CUTTING - SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTS
BS ISO TR 11552:1997	Lasers and laser-related equipment. Laser materials-processing machines. Performance specifications and benchmarks for cutting of metals
BS EN 559:2003	Gas welding equipment. Rubber hoses for welding, cutting and allied processes
BS EN 29090:1992	Specification for gas tightness of equipment for gas welding and allied processes
BS EN 12584:1999	Imperfections in oxyfuel flame cuts, laser beam cuts and plasma cuts. Terminology
BS EN 28206:1992	Acceptance tests for oxygen cutting machines. Reproducible accuracy. Operational characteristics
BS EN 26848:1991	Specification for tungsten electrodes for inert gas shielded arc welding and for plasma cutting and welding
DEFSTAN 95-24/3(2004) : 2004	ARMOUR PLATE, STEEL (3-160 MM)