Materials scientists and engineers describe recently developed materials and techniques for creating components using metal powder, some of them very different from those used in more conventional metallurgy. They cover forming and shaping metal powders, materials and properties, the manufacturing and densification of powder metallurgy components, and applications. Among specific topics are forming metal powders by electrolysis, the plasma synthesis of metal nanopowders, the warm compaction of metallic powders, the powder metallurgy of titanium alloys, porous metal foams and sponges, the microwave sintering of metal powder, process optimization in component manufacturing, fatigue and fracture in powder metallurgy steels, and applications in biomaterials and cutting tools. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Powder metallurgy (PM) is a popular metal forming technology used to produce dense and precision components. Different powder and component forming routes can be used to create an end product with specific properties for a particular application or industry. Advances in powder metallurgy explores a range of materials and techniques used for powder metallurgy and the use of this technology across a variety of application areas.
Part one discusses the forming and shaping of metal powders and includes chapters on atomisation techniques, electrolysis and plasma synthesis of metallic nanopowders. Part two goes on to highlight specific materials and their properties including advanced powdered steel alloys, porous metals and titanium alloys. Part three reviews the manufacture and densification of PM components and explores joining techniques, process optimisation in powder component manufacturing and non-destructive evaluation of PM parts. Finally, part four focusses on the applications of PM in the automotive industry and the use of PM in the production of cutting tools and biomaterials.
Advances in powder metallurgy is a standard reference for structural engineers and component manufacturers in the metal forming industry, professionals working in industries that use PM components and academics with a research interest in the field.
- discusses the forming and shaping of metal powders and includes chapters on atomisation techniques
- highlights specific materials and their properties including advanced powdered steel alloys, porous metals and titanium alloys
- reviews the manufacture and densification of PM components and explores joining techniques
Powder metallurgy is a popular metal forming technology used to produce dense and precise components. Different powder and component forming routes can be used to create an end product with specific properties for a particular application or industry. The editor and expert contributors review the advances in powdered metal properties, processing and applications. They explore the formation of metal powders, the materials used and their properties, manufacturing techniques and the characterization and testing and applications of metal powders.
