Apparatus for shaping a detonation wave

摘要

Process and apparatus for shaping a detonation wave. In a conventional manner, a priming explosive mass is separated from a charging explosive mass by a shield. According to the invention, use is made of a porous material for forming the shield and it is given a shape such that, in the charging explosive, the detonation wave from the priming explosive is always in front of the shock wave from the shield. Application to the piercing of thick metal sheets.