| A sub-scale rocket motor segmenting (RMS) capability was developed to support the upcoming demilitarization (demil) requirements for the assets returning from the Warfighter's arsenal and in storage at the various depots. The RMS capability provides the demil community with the option to segment rocket motors into lengths suitable for feedstock to various downstream disposals processes.;The RMS was designed to integrate processes and tooling that are commercially available to eliminate specialization restrictions and a processing time that is surprisingly efficient. The sub-scale development of metal removal processes and the propellant segmenting technique are discussed. Since the RMS provides feedstock, the impact of this technology development has far reaching affects to other demil capabilities. Additionally, missile sustainment requirements benefit equally as this capability provides segments for missile system health diagnostics and analytical data to support stock pile reliability decisions. The production phase of the RMS capability is intended to be depot based and organic workforce user friendly. |
