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  • Magnesium Alloy Design Specifically for Engine Blocks Patented by Australian Magnesium Company
    Article - 19 Nov 2002
    The Australian Magnesium Company have recently developed and patented AMC-SC1 a high temperature magnesium alloy specifically designed for use in engine blocks. The alloy and its advantages are...
  • Thixoforming
    Article - 24 Apr 2002
    Thixoforming is a semi-solid forming process similar to pressure die casting, using lower temperatures. The process is described, advantages and disadvantages outlined and mould materials covered.
  • Ceramic Joining - An Overview
    Article - 29 Nov 2001
    Although ceramics have many beneficial properties, all-ceramic machines are rare, hence, the joining of ceramics to other materials is a vital technology. Methods vary from simple to mechanical means...
  • Impact Testing of Composites for the Automotive Industry
    Article - 27 Aug 2001
    The acceptance of fibre reinforced plastic composites (FRP's) by the automotive industry has been limited somewhat by a lack of understanding of impact properties. The advantages of these materials...
  • Automotive Parts Produced by Metal Injection Moulding
    Article - 8 Jun 2001
    Metal injection moulding is capable of producing large numbers of complex parts economically. Some of the types of parts this process is suited to are illustrated. The process is best described as a...
  • Polyurethane Linked to Windscreen Fogging
    Article - 6 Jun 2001
    Fogging of car windscreens has been linked to polyurethanes by analysing the chemicals present on the windscreen. Amines associated with PUs lead to this conclusion, while no evidence was found to...
  • Polyurethanes in Automotive Seating
    Article - 24 May 2001
    Full polyurethane car seats are the future since automotive manufacturers are constantly seeking to reduce the weight of components and cars. This article provides a case study of the material aspects...
  • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene - ABS 30% Glass Fibre Reinforced
    Article - 4 May 2001
    The fibre reinforcement reduces the coefficient of thermal expansion and lowers mould shrinkage compared with standard ABS grades. Advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a...
  • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene - ABS Low Gloss
    Article - 4 May 2001
    Advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties for this thermoplastic.
  • Boron Nitride - Properties and Applications of Grade ZSBN BN Ceramics by Precision Ceramics
    Article - 26 Nov 2008
    Developed for demanding applications requiring the combination of thermal conductivity, high wear resistance and boron nitrides corrosion resistance, Grade ZSBN boron nitride is a composite material...

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