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Shield
Dec 26, 2021 15:21:07 GMT
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Post by kasimru04z on Dec 26, 2021 15:21:07 GMT
Hello everyone, I want to try to make a shield with tc4 titanium alloy. How much thickness do I need to resist 7.62 or 12.7 bullets? I went to the factory to evaluate the weight. When the length is 100cm, the width is 50cm, the thickness is 1cm is 23kg, the thickness is 0.5cm12kg, and the thickness is 0.2cm 4.5 kg, you need to make a choice in thickness and weight
I might make two styles of resisting swords and resisting bullets
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Shield
Dec 26, 2021 16:02:16 GMT
Post by Sir Thorfinn on Dec 26, 2021 16:02:16 GMT
No idea.
But I've seen folks on youtube shoot at TI, you may get closer to your answer there.
But I think you will be disappointed by the weight.
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Shield
Dec 26, 2021 16:19:27 GMT
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Post by kasimru04z on Dec 26, 2021 16:19:27 GMT
I might choose 0.2 cm for resisting swords, but the weight is really not light
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Shield
Dec 27, 2021 3:39:08 GMT
Post by joe_meadmaker on Dec 27, 2021 3:39:08 GMT
I don't have an answer to your question, but I am curious about the intent. Are you planning to do some tests? Or is the intention to have a shield that should hold up to a certain amount of force?
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Shield
Dec 27, 2021 13:18:41 GMT
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Post by kasimru04z on Dec 27, 2021 13:18:41 GMT
I really want a good shield, because pe ceramics, steel plates, or Kevlar have shortcomings in weight or preservation
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Shield
Dec 27, 2021 14:47:23 GMT
Post by Zen_Hydra on Dec 27, 2021 14:47:23 GMT
I've toyed around with the notion of a functional ballistic shield, and laminated composites are almost certainly the most effective route to take. Anything as simple to manufacture as a homogeneous titanium (or alloy thereof) hoplon would be readily available in the marketplace if it were viable. I honestly don't think there is currently even a good composite solution for constructing a reasonably mobile/agile shield capable of stopping sustained rifle fire (at least not without using some bleeding-edge material science which I'm not privy to). Edit: Here is a Demolition Ranch YouTube video showing a 1.5 inch titanium plate being shot with a variety of handgun and rifle rounds. A 1 to 1.5 inch thickness for an entire shield is certainly in the realm of unwieldy and expensive: So it's apparently feasible, but probably not worth the trouble. |
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Dec 27, 2021 14:53:44 GMT
Post by Sir Thorfinn on Dec 27, 2021 14:53:44 GMT
Aren't police grade shields about 80lbs?
If lighter were possible, I'd bet they'd have them.
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Shield
Dec 29, 2021 3:52:57 GMT
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Post by kasimru04z on Dec 29, 2021 3:52:57 GMT
I like to watch (The Walking Dead) so I am looking for a material that can withstand 7.62, can be stored for a long time, and the weight is reasonable to carry. I will use it with one hand, maybe it should not exceed 20 pounds.
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