tion process will allow for the welding of even thinner plates . Still , the hull has been specified to withstand a reasonable impact of underwater explosive force . Such shockabsorption propensities are not uncommon in warship designs .
Furthermore , RMC has constructed a reference block to ensure the technical production capacity of the project .
” The reference block enabled inter alia testing and functionality of new facility investments , including one-side plasma
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The corvettes have been designed to navigate unaided even in relatively thick ice .
welding , modernisation of profile-cutting machine , T-beam line , dimensional control process , plus welding with surface treatment and outfitting installations .”
” The product development of the technically challenging corvettes will continue even after the start of production ,” mentions Ståhlhammar . n seatec 2 / 2023 29