Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials Processing 

By industry expert and author
Randall M. German

This book belongs in every engineering library throughout the world and on every powder metallurgist’s and materials engineer's bookshelf. 

As an outgrowth from the best-selling Powder Metallurgy Science, published in 1984 with a second edition in 1994, this book is written from a perspective based on the laws of physics, chemistry, mechanics and dynamics, thermodynamics, kinetics and chemical engineering as applied to powder metallurgy and particulate materials. 

The book is both a text and a reference. Written for engineering students with a background in materials, metallurgy, ceramics, industrial engineering and engineered materials, it is also sufficiently basic that it can be used for industrial short courses and self study.

The text is composed of 16 chapters, each divided into many small segments that can be used without reading the whole book.  Appendices are included with definitions, test standards, material properties and answers to selected study questions. 

A–Z OF POWDER METALLURGY

By Randall M. German

A-Z of Powder Metallurgy is a comprehensive, easy-to-use desk reference, which can be consulted endlessly for quick and authoritative answers—an essential resource for manufacturers, designers, end users and research workers of powder metallurgy. Metal powders are being used with increasing frequency in the manufacture of diverse objects, such as watch cases and piston connecting rods. Metal properties, techniques for their use, and the quality of the objects made are only part of this complex industry which is growing year by year. This volume provides a reference source defining terms, explaining processes and illustrating equipment, giving a thorough overview of the industry. With this book on your desk, you will have instant access to definitions, properties, and data on powder metallurgy, ensuring you always have accurate information on hand. You will also be able to write with authority for customers and publications and save time, money, and effort by researching metal powders properties, processes, and the industry.

Audience: Manufacturers of metal powders and powder metallurgy components, designers, end users in many industries, research workers in powder metallurgy.

Contents: From Ab initio calculation through to Zirconium

Elsevier, hardcover, 288 pages, 2005
ISBN 13: 978-1-85617-429-9
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Advances in Particulate Materials
by Animesh Bose

This title provides in-depth coverage of some of the most exciting and
crucial developments in the area of particulate materials.

Butterworth-Heinemann
600 pages, hardcover, 1995
ISBN 0-7506-9156-5
Item # N9047
Price $160      APMI/MPIF Price $152

Contents Include:

Introduction to Particulate Materials

Chemical Powder Production Approaches

Melt Atomization

Mechanical Alloying

Intermetallic Compounds

Particulate Injection Molding

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Atomization:
The Production of Metal Powders
Alan Lawley

The objective of this monograph is to examine atomization technology in detail from both an operational view point and in terms of the scientific principles involved. This approach is compatible with the interests and needs of the practicing powder metallurgist, those interested in rapid solidification technology and alloy development, and graduate students in materials science and engineering or related fields.

176 pages, softcover, 1992
ISBN 1-878954-15-6
Item # N4001
Price $80   APMI Price $65    MPIF Price $50

Contents Include:

• Background to atomization and historical perspective
• Commercial methods of atomization
• Near commercial and novel methods of atomization
• Characteristics and properties of atomized powders
• Empirical prediction of atomized powder properties
• Modeling and mechanisms of atomization presses
• Surface and internal structures of atomized powders
• Trends and new developments in atomization   
  
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Powder Metallurgy
Design Manual, 3rd Edition

With 175 pages of user-friendly information and over 75 photos and illustrations the "P/M Design Manual" is now more important than ever before. The third edition of this popular manual has been revised to include new sections on measurement and testing of P/M components, advanced materials and processes and completely updated tables, charts, and standards. New case studies help you apply the practical principles of P/M design. This comprehensive manual is packed with timesaving information for:

• Design Engineers
• Users of P/M Parts and Products
• Sales Representatives
• Materials Engineers
• Purchasing Agents
• Mechanical Engineers
• Students

Softcover, ISBN #1-878-954-67-9
Item # N5030
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   Fatigue Design Concepts
    by C.M. Sonsino

Morris Sonsino’s work in fatigue design of P/M products has contributed greatly to the store of P/M data however, even more significant is his ability to provide design engineers with guidelines on the unique characteristics of P/M materials and hence on the design concepts and rules appropriate to P/M products.

This title represents a very important “tool” for the PM structural parts industry in its promotion of the use of P/M products in high performance applications.

 The publication proceeds to give solid information on the required fatigue notch factors for the presence of external notches and the approach to allowing for mean stress effects. These differ significantly from the factors normally applied for wrought products. In particular, the relatively low notch sensitivity of P/M materials is emphasized.

MPIF, softcover, 2003
ISBN: 1-878954-91-1

Item # N5044

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Fundamentals of
Powder Metallurgy

      By Leander F. Pease III
      and William G. West

This new primer is a great introduction to the field of Powder Metallurgy. Those who are new to the field as well as seasoned professionals will benefit from this fresh look at the process and products of P/M.

The easy writing style of the authors makes this book as enjoyable as it is informational. Their years of expertise are brought to the reader in a personal and friendly manner that makes learning unavoidable!

If you are new to the field of P/M or simply want to refresh your knowledge, you can't afford to miss this book...

Contents Include:
• Why is Powder Metallurgy Important?
• Visual Basics - A Quick Tour of P/M
• Metal Powder Properties and Production
• Compaction
• Sintering
• Repressing
• Secondary Machining
• Heat Treating of P/M Parts
• Secondary Operations
• Standards for Powder Metallurgy
• Quality Assurance
• Other P/M Forming Operations
• Case Histories
• A Brief History of P/M
• P/M Genealogy
• Index

MPIF, Hardcover, 2002,
ISBN: 1-87895-486-5,

Item # N5070
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Handbook of The Common Cracks
in Green P/M Compacts
Haimian Cai and David Zenger

The Handbook is a product of the Powder Metallurgy Research Center (PMRC) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute where years of research went into creating this user-friendly manual.

This title will aid the reader in detecting cracks in green P/M components through non-destructive methodologies. Many of the sections provide guidance on understanding and characterizing various types of defects. Methods of eliminating cracks are presented and discussed through diagrams and clear and concise text.

1998, Softcover
Item # N5061
Price   $120     APMI Member   $108     MPIF Member Co.  $96

Contents Include:
          Introduction
          Common Causes of Cracks in
          Green P/M Compacts
          Crack Database in Green P/M Compacts
          Crack Prevention in Green P/M Compacts
          Bibliography

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  Hot Consolidation of
  Powders & Particulates
By Animesh Bose & William B. Eisen

This new book is an important discussion of the principles and technology associated with the hot consolidation of powders. The text focuses on the 4 main processes which are currently in commercial production: Hot Pressing, Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP), Powder Extrusion, and Powder Forging. In addition, the authors look at several other processes where applications are still in their infancy, never got past the development stage or are of historical interest.  The authors have  created a balanced particulate materials treatment by focusing on  metals, ceramics, intermetallics and composites.

This new title will be of interest to: design engineers, industrial process specialists, mechanical engineers and materials engineers.

MPIF, hardcover, 2003
ISBN: 1-878954-495-4
Item # N5065

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Image Analysis Sourcebook     
Professor John Keith Beddow 

This book will be of interest to readers in: powder metallurgy, ceramics, materials processing, particle technology, microscopy, materials engineering and industrial processing.

The reader will find useful information on measuring and defining particle shape, particle size, roughness, microroughness and symmetry as well as 24 case studies, 25 pages of image analysis definitions, and many other useful resources.

American Universities Science & Technology Press, 1997
hardcover, 390 pages Item # N9083

Price $110      Sale Price $49
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Injection Molding of
Metals and Ceramics
Randall M. German and Animesh Bose

This new title provides an introduction to an exciting forming technique that relies on particles mixed with thermoplastic binders to shape complex components via injection molding. It furnishes an understanding of the steps, options, successes, and engineering attributes associated with powder injection molding (PIM) as a manufacturing process.

The book is applicable to a wide range of materials. Process descriptions are given for metals, ceramics, intermetallic compounds, cermets and composites.

Contents Include:
Conversion Factors and Constants, Introduction, Feedstock
Powders, Binders, Tooling, Molding, Debinding,  Sintering,
Final Processing, Design guide,  Applications, References
Index

Hardcover, 1997
Item #N5060
ISBN #1-878-954-61-X
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International Atlas of
Powder Metallurgical Microstructures
         By P. Beiss, K. Dalal and R. Peters

It has been over 15 years since a collection of this magnitude has been published. The authors have gathered an extensive array of microstructures, including a large selection of North American materials and presented them in a clear and concise manner.

This book will lead the reader to a better understanding of raw materials, processing and products and is an essential tool for those interested in the field of powder metallurgy.

Contents Include:

•  Powders

•  Influence of Fabrication Parameters on the microstructure of PM-   Materials

•  Selected Iron Base Materials

•  Selected Nonferrous Alloys

•  Defects in Materials and Components

•  Color Metallography
   

MPIF, hardcover, 2002

ISBN: 1-878954-88-1

Item # N5013

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Low Density, High Temperature
Powder Metallurgy Alloys
W.E. Frazier, M.J. Koczak and P.W. Lee, Editors

Increasd applications for high temperature, low density and high performance materials has generated aheightened interest in powder processed alloys. This book documents powder metallurgy processing techniques such as rapid solidification, mechanical alloying, spray deposition, and injection molding that offer materials with enhanced properties, reduced cost and near-net-shape fabrication.

TMS
288 pages, hardcover 1991
Item # N9035

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Metallographic Etching, 2nd Edition
by G. Petzow

This book is an outstanding source on etchants of all types and electrolytic polishing solutions used by etallographers to reveal the structure of nearly any materials to be prepared and examined.  The introductory text on specimen preparation and theory of etching has been expanded and updated to cover all common procedures as well as some specialized methods.  Also included is new information on safety.

ASM International
240 pages, hardcover, 1999
Item # N9086
Price   $110     APMI/MPIF Member   $105     

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Metallography: Principles and Practice
By G. Vander Voort

Offering a comprehensive source of information on metallographic techniques and their application to the study of metals, ceramics and polymers, this work is thoroughly referenced and well-illustrated with an extensive collection of micrographs and macrographs.  This book is a proven reference work for metallographers, engineers and technicians as well as for undergraduate and graduate students stydying physical metallurgy, metallography and materials science.

ASM International
752 pages, hardcover, 1984
Item # N9087
Price   $157     APMI/MPIF Member   $147

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Metals Handbook
Edited by Joseph R. Davis

This new handbook features fully revised or completely new information on: structure/property relationships in irons and steels, influence of steel-making practice on properties, advanced materials, processing methods, materials characterization and testing.  The new edition includes expanded information on: design considerations, materials selection process, property data, practical use of phase diagrams, statistical analysis and quality control and recycling and life-cycle analysis.

ASM International
1,521 pages, hardcover, 1998
Item # N9002
ISBN: 0-87170-654-7

Price  $286   APMI/MPIF Member $272

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1999 P/M Applications

Proceedings of the 1999 SAE Congress, March 1-3, 1999, Detroit Marriott Hotel, Detroit, Michigan

SAE
146 pages, softcover, 1999
ISBN: 0-7680-0379-2
Item #N9078
Price $95     APMI/MPIF Member $83    Sale Price   $69

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Powder Metallurgy -- Power Transfer and Net Shape Solutions

Proceedings of the P/M Sessions at the 2004 SAE Congress,

March 2004, Detroit, MI

 Contents Include:

•  P/M Applications for Heavy Duty Transfer Case

•  Comparison of the Performance and Cost Properties of Automatic Transmission and Four Wheel Drive Transfer Case Planetary Carriers

•  Effects of Near Surface Porosity on Automotive Powertrain Gears

•  Soft Magnetic Composite with Improved Iron Losses

•  The Application of Different NDT Processes for Automotive P/M Components

• Mediator Ultrasonic Rayleigh Wave Technique for Detecting

•  Surface Cracks in Green Parts

•  P/M Bearing Material for Inferior Fuels

•  P/M Bearings with Ball Bearing Like Properties

•  High Density, Complex Shaped P/M Assemblies via MIM for Chassis Applications

•  Innovation in P/M - Pump Developments

•  High Efficiency Oil Pump Rotor with New Tooth Profile

•  Opportunities for P/M in Variable Valve Timing Devices

•  The Development of a Cobalt-Free Exhaust Valve Seat Insert

SAE, 13 papers, softcover, 2004 ISBN: 0-7680-1383-6

Item #N9090 List Price  $60  MPIF/APMI  $56

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Mechanical Alloying and Milling

By C. Suryanarayana

Breaks down the processes of mechanical alloying from raw materials to variables such as milling speed. Shows the mechanisms involved in alloying and the characterization of powder while outlining intermetallics synthesis, mechanochemical synthesis, nanostructured materials and applications.

Marcel Dekker 466 pages, hardcover, 2004

ISBN 0-8247-4103-X

Item# C9014 PRICES: LIST $200       APMI/MPIF Co $190

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Trends in Mechanical Alloying

Edited by P.R. Soni and T.V. Rajan

Proceedings of the International Conference on Trends in

Mechanical Alloying, Science, Technology and Applications held at Jaipur India in February 2001.

This proceeding contains 22 papers in 5 areas: process, consolidation, surface engineering, metastable materials and other special materials.

Science Publishers, Inc., 219 pages, hardcover, 2001

ISBN 1-57808-211-0

Item # C9016 PRICES: List $96            APMI/MPIF $91

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