Msci 301 Students,
Attached below is web page from the
Metal Powder Industries Federation
through V carefully. This should take about 20-30 minutes.
If there are
any
questions let me know.
The manufacture of powdered metals is in some
cases a useful alternative to
the casting of molten metal (into large ingots or billets) which was discussed
in class Wednesday. Powdered metals can be pressed
into various shapes and
"sintered" in a
furnace to
form dense metal parts for a variety
of purposes.
Our text does not mention this topic, but it is of considerable
commercial
importance. If you
think this may not be relevant to you, note that "Americans
consume almost one million
kg of iron powder annually in iron-enriched cereals
and
bread."
Regards, Peter Loos
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