The present invention in some aspects is directed to small arms ammunition and programmed upset characteristics thereof imparted to them using high energy beams. More particularly, the invention relates to ammunition and methods of making ammunition having predetermined patterns of engraving and/or cutting or hardening and/or annealing imparted in the ammunition's forward portion using a programming laser or electron beam system adapted for treating projectiles to effect predetermined and consistent upset configurations.

The present disclosure relates to a cartridge case processing device, comprising: a trimmer holder comprising a first section that receives a die body and a second section provided with a through hole that receives a rotatably mounted rod upon which a cutter is arranged; and an adjusting device positioned coaxial to the rod and comprising a hollow cylindrical component provided with a threaded section that extends at least partially into the second section and engages with an internal threaded section of the second section, the hollow cylindrical component being rotatable relative to the trimmer holder, the adjusting device comprising an operating section for manual rotation of the hollow cylindrical component in relation to the trimmer holder

A method of sealing an ammunition cartridge during an ammunition manufacturing process. The method including providing a cartridge case having a projectile receiving mouth with an inner surface and applying a thin circumferential film of a liquid light curable sealant to the inner surface. A cured thin circumferential film is formed by curing the thin circumferential film of liquid light curable sealant using an effective curing light from an optical light spectrum. A projectile is inserted into the mouth of the cartridge case with the cured thin circumferential film forming an air and moisture impermeable seal between the inner surface and the projectile.

A method of sealing an ammunition cartridge during an ammunition manufacturing process. The method including providing a cartridge case having a projectile receiving mouth with an inner surface and applying a thin circumferential film of a liquid light curable sealant to the inner surface. A cured thin circumferential film is formed by curing the thin circumferential film of liquid light curable sealant using an effective curing light from an optical light spectrum. A projectile is inserted into the mouth of the cartridge case with the cured thin circumferential film forming an air and moisture impermeable seal between the inner surface and the projectile.

An apparatus, system, computer-readable medium, process, or combination thereof to clean and/or modify a projectile casing using compressed air. For example, compressed air can be used to remove carbon or otherwise modify a projectile casing. A user, programmer, or control can select, adjust, or otherwise determine a setting of compressed air, such as an amount of pressure based, at least in part, on a casing type and/or how dirty a projectile casing appears (e.g., in images or upon visual inspection). A method to select an air compression setting to use with a type of projectile casing.

A method for thermal processing bullets to reduce adhesive stress, the method includes obtaining one or more bullets configured to be propelled down a gun barrel, disposing the one or more bullets within a chamber having a temperature gradient between ambient temperature and cryogenic temperature, the chamber having a plurality of temperature zones, moving the one or more bullets between the plurality of temperature zones of the chamber, and returning the one or more bullets to the ambient temperature to reduce adhesive stress between the bullets and the gun barrel.

A method for thermal processing bullets to reduce adhesive stress, the method includes obtaining one or more bullets configured to be propelled down a gun barrel, disposing the one or more bullets within a chamber having a temperature gradient between ambient temperature and cryogenic temperature, the chamber having a plurality of temperature zones, moving the one or more bullets between the plurality of temperature zones of the chamber, and returning the one or more bullets to the ambient temperature to reduce adhesive stress between the bullets and the gun barrel.

An apparatus, system, computer-readable medium, process, or combination thereof to clean and/or modify a projectile casing using compressed air. For example, compressed air can be used to remove carbon or otherwise modify a projectile casing. A user, programmer, or control can select, adjust, or otherwise determine a setting of compressed air, such as an amount of pressure based, at least in part, on a casing type and/or how dirty a projectile casing appears (e.g., in images or upon visual inspection). A method to select an air compression setting to use with a type of projectile casing.