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ASM Handbook Volume 07: Powder Metal Technologies and Applications
Edited by: W.B. Eisen, B.L. Ferguson, R.M. German, R. Iacocca, P.W. Lee, D. Madan, K. Moyer, H. Sanderow, and Y. Trudel Hardbound; Publisher: ASM; Publication Date: 1998; ISBN 0-87170-387-4; 950 pages
$255.00

Completely updated and expanded edition in all areas of powder production, sampling, characterization, shaping, consolidation, sintering, quality control, machining, heat treating, and P/M applications.

Your single source for practical engineering information on sintering practices, tool design, P/M metallography, dimensional control, part design, powders, binders, lubricants, and the processing, properties, and performance of P/M materials in different production technologies and applications.

Comprehensive coverage of P/M technologies and applications including warm compaction, injection molding, rapid prototyping, thermal spray forming, reactive sintering, and P/M gears, bearings, high-performance parts, composites, machine parts, electric contacts, magnetic materials, metallic foams, hardfacing powders, automotive parts, and more.

WHAT'S UPDATED...

• Contains updated information essential for effective P/M manufacturing and applications
• Revised Production Sintering Practices
• Accurate Sampling and Classification of Metal Powders
• Updates on Sintering Furnaces and Atmosphere Control
• Tips on Tooling and Part Design
• Blending and Premixing of Metal Powders and Binders
• Effect of Blending Techniques on Properties of Metal Powder Mixes
• Expanded coverage on high-density consolidation practices
• Compressibility and Green Strength of Metal Powders
• Updates on atomization and other powder production practices
• Expanded coverage on secondary operations and quality control
• Updates on P/M part applications and performance
• Metal Powders for Welding, Hardfacing, and Brazing
• Specialized Application of Metal Powders

WRITTEN FOR

• Manufacturing and heat treating personel
• Project engineers and purchasing agents for original equipment manufacturers
• Mechanical engineers
• Materials Testing and quality control personnel
• Part designers for Machinery, Automobiles, Appliances, and Electrical/Electronic components for Control and Instrumentation Systems

WHAT'S NEW...

• Over 30 new articles reflecting the continued of P/M applications and production technologies
• Powder Injection Molding
• Binder-Assisted Extrusion
• Warm Compaction
• Spray Forming Metallurgy
• Thermal Spray Forming
• Rapid Prototyping
• High-Temperature Sintering
• Process Modeling and Design
• Ultrafine and Nanophase Powders
• Mechanical Alloying
• Powder Lubricants, Binders, and Coatings
• Planning and Quality Control of P/M Parts Production
• Fatigue of P/M parts
• Corrosion-Resistant P/M materials
• Reactive Sintering
• Field-Activated Sintering
• Cold Sintering
• Pneumatic Isostatic Pressing
• Techniques to Improve Dimensional Tolerance
• Machinability and Machining of P/M Materials
• Resin Impregnation
• Wear Resistance

Table of Contents

Introduction
History of Powder Metallurgy
Powder Metallurgy Methods and Design
Advances in Powder Metallurgy Applications
Powder Metallurgy Process Modeling and Design

Metal Powder Production and Characterization
Introduction to Metal Powder Production and Characterization
Atomization
Milling of Brittle and Ductile Materials
Chemical and Electrolytic Methods of Powder Production
Ultrafine and Nanophase Powders
Mechanical Alloying
Spray Drying and Granulation
Rotating Electrode Process
Blending and Premixing of Metal Powders and Binders
Effect of Blending Techniques on Properties of Metal Powder Mixes
Production of Iron Powder
Production of Steel Powders
Production of Copper Powders
Production of Copper Alloy Powders
Production of Tin Powders
Production of Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Powder
Production of Titanium Powder
Production of Nickel-Base Powders
Production of Cobalt-Base Powders
Production of Precious Metal Powders: Silver, Gold, Palladium, and Platinum
Production of Refractory Metal Powders
Production of Beryllium Powders
Sampling and Classification of Powders
Bulk and Surface Characterization of Powders
Particle Size and Size Distribution in Metal Powders
Sieve and Fisher Subsieve Analysis of Metal Powders
Sedimentation Methods for Classifying Metal Powders
Electric and Optical Sensing Zone Analysis of Powders
Light Scattering Measurement of Metal Powders
Time of Flight Measurement of Metal Powders
Particle Image Analysis
Surface Area, Density, and Porosity of Powders
Bulk Properties of Powders
Compressibility and Compactibility of Metal Powders

Shaping and Consolidation Technologies
Powder Shaping and Consolidation Technologies
Powder Treatments and Lubrication
Mechanical Behavior of Metal Powders and Powder Compaction Modeling
Powder Metallurgy Presses and Tooling
Powder Injection Molding
Binder-Assisted Extrusion
Warm Compaction
Cold Isostatic Pressing
Roll Compacting of Metal Powders
Spray Forming
Thermal Spray Forming of Materials
Slip Casting of Metals
Powder Metallurgy Methods for Rapid Prototyping
Consolidation Principles and Process Modeling
Sintering Furnaces and Atmospheres
Production Sintering Practices
Consolidation of Ultrafine and Nanocrystalline Powder
Reactive Sintering
Combustion Synthesis of Advanced Materials
Infiltration
Liquid-Phase Sintering
Cold Sintering—High Pressure Consolidation
Field-Activated Sintering
Principles and Process Modeling of Higher-Density Consolidation
Hot Isostatic Pressing of Metal Powders
Extrusion of Metal Powders
Forging and Hot Pressing
Pneumatic Isostatic Forging

Secondary Operations and Quality Control
Heat Treatment of Ferrous Powder Metallurgy Parts
Welding and Joining Processes
Techniques for Improving Dimensional Tolerance of Powder Metallurgy Parts
Machinability of P/M Steels
Machining of Powder Metallurgy Materials
Resin Impregnation of Powder Metal Parts
Planning and Quality Control of Powder Metallurgy Parts Production
Quality Control and Inspection of Powder Metallurgy Secondary Operations
Testing and Evaluation of Powder Metallurgy Parts
Metallography of Powder Metallurgy Materials

Materials Systems, Properties, and Applications
Ferrous Powder Metallurgy Materials
Copper-Infiltrated Steels
Powder Metallurgy Stainless Steels
Particle Metallurgy Tool Steels
Powder Forged Steel
High-Temperature Sintering of Ferrous Powder Metallurgy Components
Conventional Aluminum Powder Metallurgy Alloys
Advanced Aluminum Powder Metallurgy Alloys and Composites
Copper Powder Metallurgy Alloys and Composites
Titanium Powder Metallurgy Alloys and Composites
Powder Metallurgy Superalloys
Powder Metallurgy Refractory Metals
Powder Metallurgy Tungsten Heavy Alloys
Powder Metallurgy Cermets and Cemented Carbides
Powder Metallurgy Beryllium
Mechanical Properties of High-Performance Powder Metallurgy Parts
Fatigue and Fracture Control for Powder Metallurgy Components
Wear Resistance of Powder Metallurgy Alloys
Corrosion-Resistant Powder Metallurgy Alloys
Magnetic Materials and Properties for Powder Metallurgy Part Applications
Powder Metallurgy Electrical Contact Materials
Porous Powder Metallurgy Technology
Metallic Foams
Friction Powder Metallurgy Materials
Powder Metallurgy Bearings
Powder Metallurgy Gears
Metal and Alloy Powders for Welding, Hardfacing, Brazing, and Soldering
Specialty Applications of Metal Powders

Appendices
Appendix : Mechanical Properties of Ferrous Powder Materials
Appendix : Powder Metallurgy Standards
Appendix : Examples of Powder Metallurgy Parts
Abbreviations and Symbols