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HOW TO USE THIOT INGENIERIE SINGLE-STAGE LIGHT GAS GUN

Total length of training : 16 hours (2,5 days)
Start : Day 1 at 11:00 | End : Day 3 at 12:00

FOR06

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

  • Operate a THIOT INGENIERIE single-stage light gas gun in safety conditions
  • Design an impact configuration: internal ballistics, target tooling, target instrumentation

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge in mechanics

TARGET POPULATION

Engineers, technicians, PhD students working in an impact laboratory

KNOWLEDGE CONTROL PROCEDURE

Final MCQ to validate the acquired knowledge, attested to by a training completion certificate

FORTHCOMING SESSION

  • September, 24-26, 2024

Training location

THIOT INGENIERIE – Shock Physics laboratory
830 route Nationale
46130 PUYBRUN
FRANCE

COURSE CONTENT

  • Presentation of launchers
  • Examples of impact configuration
  • Safety during launcher use
  • Presentation of the various steps involved in designing a successful test
  • Introduction to internal ballistics
  • Sizing a sabot
  • Tool sizing
  • Choosing the right methodology
  • Practical work in the laboratory:
    • Configuration of test equipment and associated measurements
    • Performing a test
  • Test analysis and sizing validation
  • Pitfalls to avoid
  • Presentation of original configurations

PRICE

2500 € Normal rate
1250 € Student rate