Completely updated and expanded edition in all areas of powder production, sampling, characterization, shaping, consolidation, sintering, quality control, machining, heat treating, and P/M applications.

Contains practical engineering information on sintering practices, tool design, P/M metallography, dimensional control, part design, powders, binders, lubricants, and the processing, properties and performance of P/M materials in different production technologies and applications.

Comprehensive coverage of P/M technologies and applications including warm compaction, injection molding, rapid prototyping, thermal spray foaming, reactive sintering, and P/M gears, bearings, high-performance parts, composites, machine parts, electric contacts, magnetic materials, metallic foams, hardfacing powders, automotive parts and more.

ISBN 0-87170-387-4