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jun 29, 2010

High performance components utilizing bonded mixes

In order to increase the powder metal (PM) market share into new applications, material systems will need not only high mechanical performance, but the...

jun 29, 2010

The use of a new machinability enhancer for improving the machinability of pre-alloyed powder metal components without detrimental effects on the material characteristics

Even though powder metallurgy (PM) offers near net-shape capability, often secondary machining is necessary to meet tolerance and surface finish...

jun 28, 2010

Lean diffusion alloyed steel for heat treated applications

While recently a large effort has been made to utilize sinter hardening for high performance components, a sizable portion still require the tradition...

jun 28, 2010

Comparison of cost effective Cr-Ni steel with common high performance powder metal steels

In order to achieve high performance, the powder metal (PM) industry has relied upon alloys containing high amounts of nickel and molybdenum. Recent...

okt 13, 2009

Advances in SMC Technology - Materials and Applications

Abstract: Soft Magnetic Composite (SMC) challenges traditional material such as soft magnetic ferrites and electrical steels in applications with...

okt 13, 2009

Means to improve machinability of sintered steels

Abstract:Powder metallurgy (PM) is a manufacturing method known to produce components to near net shape. Yet, sometimes machining operations are necessary...

okt 13, 2009

Analysis of oxide reduction during sintering of Cr-alloyed steel Powder through photoacoustic spectroscopy measurements

Abstract: The usage of steel powders prealloyed with chromium in PM components for high performance applications is steadily increasing. Excellent...

okt 13, 2009

Reduced sintering temperature creates new opportunities for PM Stainless Steel exhaust components

Abstract:Currently PM exhaust flanges and HEGO bosses are manufactured from 409L or 434 L stainless steel powder by employing high temperature, hydrogen...

okt 13, 2009

Achievable Properties after Different Heat Treatments of PM Steels

Abstract:Heat treatment of powder metallurgy components is often used in order to meet requirements on high hardness and other mechanical properties.

okt 13, 2009

Advanced Carbon Control in Sintering Atmospheres

Abstract:As the major driver for the Powder Metallurgy (PM) industry is the automotive industry, the sintering process now has to be more cost effective...