The 2015 edition of ASM Handbook, Volume 7: Powder Metallurgy includes a new section on metal injection molding and focuses on conventional press and sinter powder metallurgy (PM). The revised volume is organized in two parts. The first part (following an introductory division on history and material standards) covers the basic principles and techniques that are common to all PM materials. These divisions include powder manufacture, powder characterization, compaction, sintering, and full density processing. The second part of the handbook covers detailed information on PM technology as it applies to individual metal/alloy families. Within each material-specific division, the information presented follows the typical production steps: powder manufacture, compaction, sintering, secondary processing, as well as properties and applications. Major emphasis is placed on the material and processes as they are currently used in industry.
“Loaded with references and practical information on powder metal and metal-injection-molding processes, this book will certainly serve as the standard reference book for the powder metal community, and for those who design or specify components made using powder metallurgy.”
–John J. Shea, IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine
Content
INTRODUCTION TO POWDER METALLURGY
History of Powder Metallurgy
Powder Metallurgy Methods and Applications
Specialty Applications of Metal Powders
Safety and Environmental Aspects
Materials Standards and Test Method Standards for Powder Metallurgy
METAL POWDER PRODUCTION
Introduction to Metal Powder Production and Characterization
Atomization
Chemical and Electrolytic Methods of Powder Production
Milling of Brittle and Ductile Materials
Blending and Premixing of Metal Powders and Binders
METAL POWDER CHARACTERIZATION
Sampling and Classification of Powders
Bulk Properties of Powders
Particle Size and Size Distribution
Surface Area, Density, and Porosity of Powders
Bulk and Surface Characterization of Powders
Particle Image Analysis
Ferrous Powder Metallurgy Metallography
METAL POWDER COMPACTION
Compressibility and Compactibility of Metal Powders
Modeling and Simulation of Press and Sinter Powder Metallurgy
Powder Metallurgy Presses and Tooling
SINTERING BASICS
Sintering Theory and Fundamentals
Sintering Atmospheres
Safety and Environmental Concerns in Using Sintering Atmospheres
FULL-DENSITY CONSOLIDATION METHODS
Introduction to Full Density Powder Metallurgy
Cold Isostatic Pressing
Powder Metallurgy Processing by Hot Isostatic Pressing
Powder Hot Pressing and Forging
Extrusion of Metal Powders
Direct Powder Rolling
POWDER METALLURGY CARBON AND LOW-ALLOY STEELS
Ferrous Powder Metallurgy Materials
Production of Powder Metallurgy Carbon and Low-Alloy Steels
Warm Compaction and Warm Die Compaction
Copper-Infiltrated Steels
High-Temperature Sintering of Ferrous Powder Metallurgy Components
Production Sintering Practices
Powder-Forged Steel
Powder Metallurgy Gears
Machinability of Powder Metallurgy Steels
Machining of Powder Metallurgy Materials
Joining Powder Metallurgy Steel Components
POWDER METALLURGY STAINLESS STEELS
Introduction to Powder Metallurgy Stainless Steels
Alloy Classification and Compositions
Manufacture of Stainless Steel Powders
Compacting of Stainless Steel Powders
Sintering of Stainless Steels
Secondary Operations for Powder Metallurgy Stainless Steels
Corrosion Resistance of Powder Metallurgy Stainless Steels
Mechanical Properties of Powder Metallurgy Stainless Steels
Powder Metallurgy Stainless Steels Applications
POWDER METALLURGY TOOL STEELS
Properties of Powder Metallurgy Tool Steels
Heat Treatment of Secondary-Hardening High-Alloy Tool Steels
Effects of Alloying on Powder Metallurgy Tool Steels
Chemical Composition of Powder Metallurgy High-Alloy Tool Steels
Microstructure of Powder Metallurgy Tool Steels
POWDER METALLURGY COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS
Properties and Selection of Powder Metallurgy Copper and Its Alloys
Production of Copper and Copper Alloy Powders
Pressing and Sintering of Copper Powders
Processing of Powder Metallurgy Bronze and Brass
POWDER METALLURGY ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM ALLOYS
Production of Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Powder
Conventional Powder Metallurgy Aluminum Alloys
POWDER METALLURGY REFRACTORY METALS AND ALLOYS
Properties and Selection of Powder Metallurgy Refractory Metals
Production of Refractory Metal Powders
Pressing and Sintering of Refractory Metal Powders
Fully Dense Processing of Refractory Metal Powders
Secondary Operations and Quality Control for Refractory Metal Powders
Powder Metallurgy Titanium and Titanium Alloys
PROPERTIES AND SELECTION OF POWDER METALLURGY TITANIUM AND ITS ALLOYS
Production of Titanium Powders
Pressing and Sintering of Titanium Powders
Fabrication of Near-Net Shape Cost-Effective Titanium Components by Use of Prealloyed Powder and Hot Isostatic Pressing
POWDER METALLURGY NICKEL AND NICKEL ALLOYS
Powder Metallurgy Nickel and Nickel Alloys
Powder Metallurgy Superalloys
CEMENTED CARBIDES
Properties and Selection of Cemented Carbides
Production of Carbide Powders
Compaction of Carbide Powders
Sintering of Hardmetals
Infiltration of Carbide Structures
Cemented Carbide Quality Control
Cemented Carbide Secondary Operations
POWDER METALLURGY MAGNETIC MATERIALS
Magnetic Materials and Properties for Powder Metallurgy Part Applications
BERYLLIUM AND ALUMINUM BERYLLIUM ALLOYS
Beryllium and Aluminum-Beryllium Alloys
SPECIAL POWDER METALLURGY AND POWDER APPLICATIONS
Metal and Alloy Powders for Welding, Hardfacing, Brazing, and Soldering
Food Additives
Chemical and Pyrotechnics Applications of Metal Powders
Powder Metallurgy Electrical Contact Materials
Porous Powder Metallurgy Technology
Metallic Foams
Friction Powder Metallurgy Materials
METAL INJECTION MOLDING
Introduction to Metal Powder Injection Molding
Designing for Metal Powder Injection Molding
Applications for Metal Powder Injection Molding
Metal Powder Injection Molding of Microcomponents
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Abbreviations and Symbols: Powder Metallurgy