Chapter 17

Powder-metal Processes and Equipment

17.1 Introduction

17.2 Production of Metal Powders

17.3 Compaction of Metal Powders

17.4 Sintering

17.5 Secondary and Finishing Operations

17.6 Design Considerations

17.7 Economics of Powder Metallurgy

Case Studies:

17.1 Hot Isostatic Pressing of a Valve Lifter

17.2 Production of Tungsten Carbide for Tools and Dies

17.3 Powder Metallurgy Parts in a Snowblower

 

  • This chapter describes the principles of powder metallurgy processes for producing net-shape parts from metal powders.
  • The chapter begins by reviewing methods of producing and blending of metal powders and investigates the shapes that powders will develop based on the particular process employed to make them.
  • Operations such as compaction ...

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