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Low Pressure Powder Injection Moulding of Metals, Ceramics and Metal Matrix Composites

Low pressure powder injection moulding is a variation on powder injection moulding, with a number of advantages, which are outlined. It is suitable for metals, ceramics and metal matrix composites.

20 May 2002

Composites for Construction Applications

Composites are common place in automotive and aerospace applications, however they have not been exploited in building and construction. LTM provides a technology and advantages that could potentially allow this industry to utilise composites more extensively and offers some distinct benefits.

20 May 2002

Powder Metallurgy - Manufacture of Rings via Powder Metallurgical Processes

Powder metallurgy provides a fast an economical alternative method to traditonal techniques for production of rings. This article describes the patented process used by Engelhard for producing wedding rings and other similar pieces of jewellery.

20 May 2002

Ceramics in Modern Dentistry

Ceramic materials have been used dentistry for many years. Their use increasing, partly due to aesthetic reasons. Some applications where ceramics are used in dentistry are fillings, crowns, veneers, dental implants and orthodontic brackets.

16 May 2002

New Product : ERL-4140 Monomer for UV Curing Resins

ERL-4140 cycloaliphatic epoxide monomer is a new product designed for use in UV-curing resins. It has a range of potential applications and provides the resin formulator freedom to produce resins for his/her own specific requirements. Posted April 29th, 2002

From Dow Chemicals 16 May 2002

New Product : Multipol 8 Precision Polishing Machine

The Multipol 8 is a versatile polishing and lapping machine suitable for preparing all manner of samples and can be used for all types of polishing techniques. It also has several other built in features for improved performance while making the device more user friendly to operate and maintain. Pos

16 May 2002

Particle Size - US Sieve Series and Tyler Mesh Size Equivalents

Sieving is a practical and cost effective way to determine particle size distributions for coarser materials. Two accepted scales are the US Sieve and Tyler Mesh or equivalent scales. A table is provided that allows correlations between the two scales.

15 May 2002

Powder Metallurgy - Advantages of Powder Metallurgy over Conventional Metal Fabrication Techniques

The use of powder metallurgy for the manufacture of metallic components is increasing. This is due to its advantages over other fabrications methods. The advantages of powder metallurgy are outlined in this document.

From GKN Hoeganaes 15 May 2002

Powder Metallurgy – Properties, Characteristics and Design of Components Produced by Powder Metallurgy

The properties of powder metallurgy (PM) components and aspects affecting their properties are covered. Aspects affecting component shapes and sizes that can be produced by PM are also dicussed in terms of design as are economic considerations for the process.

From GKN Hoeganaes 15 May 2002

Powder Metallurgy - Overview of the Powder Metallurgy Process

Each step in the production of components via powder metallurgy process is briefly outlined. From the raw materials, through forming and sintering. Secondary processes such as heat treatments are also covered.

From GKN Hoeganaes 14 May 2002