American Rifleman TV Preview: Jan. 13, 2016

Published on January 13, 2016
Duration: 3:10

FN America, a consolidation of FN Manufacturing and FN USA, leverages over 125 years of gun-making experience. The company produces firearms for federal, military, commercial, and law enforcement markets, including the M4 and M4A1 carbines for the US Army. The video details key stages of their gun barrel manufacturing process, from gun drilling and bore finishing (reaming/honing) to rifling methods like button broaching and cold hammer forging.

Quick Summary

FN America manufactures gun barrels using two primary methods: button broaching, which forces a rifled button through the bore, and cold hammer forging, a high-speed process using a mandrel to imprint rifling. This expertise, built on 125 years of experience, serves military, commercial, and law enforcement markets.

Chapters

  1. 00:06FN America Company Formation
  2. 00:31FN America's Unique Capabilities
  3. 01:01FN America Business Segments & Contracts
  4. 01:28Gun Barrel Manufacturing: Gun Drilling
  5. 01:43Bore Finishing: Reaming & Honing
  6. 01:56Rifling Methods: Button Broach
  7. 02:25Rifling Methods: Cold Hammer Forge
  8. 03:01Watch Full Episode

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main business segments of FN America?

FN America focuses on three primary business segments: the federal and military market, the commercial market, and the law enforcement market. This broad approach allows them to serve diverse customer needs with their firearm products.

How does FN America manufacture rifling in their gun barrels?

FN America uses two main methods for rifling: button broaching, where a button with reverse rifling is forced through the bore, and cold hammer forging, which uses a mandrel and high-speed hammering to imprint the rifling pattern onto the barrel.

What is the significance of FN America's 125-year history in gun making?

FN America highlights its 125-year history as a key differentiator, emphasizing the invaluable experience and process knowledge gained over more than a century of gun manufacturing, which cannot be easily replicated.

Which firearms does FN America produce for the US Army?

FN America is currently producing the M4 and M4A1 carbines for the US Army. This follows their earlier contract wins for producing the M16A1 rifle.

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