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  • Article - 23 Aug 2001
    Spray formed Ni and Al alloys offer improved performance and reduced costs for some aerospace applications. The process is described and its application to nickel superalloys and aluminium alloys....
  • Article - 23 Aug 2001
    The use of abradable coatings has enabled increased efficiency gas turbine engines by reducing the clearances between fan and shroud and increasing the operating temperature. They can be applied to...
  • Article - 20 Aug 2001
    Properties such as low density, good strength at elevated temperatures, high strength and excellent corrosion resistance have seen titanium used extensively in industries such as aerospace, process...
  • Article - 16 Aug 2001
    Higher maximum operating temperature and oxygen index, and significantly lower mould shrinkage compared with rigid casting polyester. Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed...
  • Article - 16 Aug 2001
    Non-oxide ceramics such as silicon carbide, silicon nitride, aluminium nitride and titanium diboride posess unique properties that allow them to perform under extreme conditions.
  • Article - 7 Aug 2001
    Titanium and titanium alloys have been employed successfully for applications such as water and product pipework, heat exchangers, vessels and ancillary equipment. Reasons for increased use include...
  • Article - 7 Aug 2001
    Rare earth magnets produce fluxes much higher than traditional magnets of comparable size. Such magnets are based on samarium and neodymium compounds. Applications include automotive,...
  • Article - 3 Aug 2001
    Furanes have better chemical resistance than Epoxies or Polyesters to acids, alkalies and solvents. They have poor adhesion to porous surfaces and higher cure shrinkage than Epoxies. Relative...
  • Article - 3 Aug 2001
    Carbon fibres exhibit generally superior performance in tensile, compressive and flexural properties as well as fatigue resistance however, they are expensive and exhibit lower impact strength....
  • Article - 3 Aug 2001
    Good adhesion. Much cheaper than Kevlar or carbon fibre epoxy laminates. Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties.