The testing facility provides motor performance data within minutes after a motor firing. Manufacturing tactical rocket motor cases made from high-strength steel, aluminum or other high performance metals, such as titanium, is the core of the metal fabrication business. ABL's use of flowforming machines provides the capability to manufacture thin-walled cylinders with tight dimensional tolerances. To join components and integrate the metal parts, electron beam and tungsten inert gas welding are used. Welding is accomplished with both manual and automated operations.
Composite materials provide significant advantages for the next generation of missile systems.
Lightweight, high-strength composite structures provide increased velocity and enhanced maneuverability. Composites respond less violently to hazardous stimuli, and thus pose less risk in transportation and storage. ABL has the total capability to design, analyze, fabricate, inspect and test composite structures for a multitude of applications. Allegany Ballistics Laboratory is committed to excellence. Our primary goal is to safely deliver a quality product on time at a reasonable cost.