Features articles available from the International Powder
Metallurgy Directory 14th Edition 2010

Powder Metallurgy:
A Global Market Review 2010

Powder Metallurgy - A global market review

Unique and exclusive to the IPMD is our 24 page ‘PM Global Market Review’ which analyses trends in the various sectors of the PM industry – globally and regionally. The review has been compiled by Bernard Williams, former Executive Director of the European Powder Metallurgy Association.

The review charts the turbulent effects of the recent recession as reflected in some of the key statistics in regional and global shipments relating to ferrous and non-ferrous PM products, hardmetals, diamond tools, PM semi-products and powder-based magnets.

Two inset features review PM’s special relationship with the automotive industry and the growing end user acceptance of metal injection moulding. View full details...

Structural PM Parts including Magnets, Bearings and MIM

Developments in the Production of Structural PM Components

Powder Metallurgy (PM) has come a long way, since it took its first tentative steps, around 70 years ago... View full details...

High Density, High Performance Powder Metallurgy Components

We look at the different manufacturing options available to produce high density high performance PM parts. View full details...

Metal Injection Moulding (MIM): Materials, Processes and Applications

The metal injection moulding (MIM) industry continues to build on developments in materials and processing technologies. View full details...

PM Self-Lubricating Bearings Continue to Make Advances

We review the functions of PM self-lubricating bearings, the wider range of materials now being used and their properties. View full details...  

An Introduction to Powder Metallurgy Soft Magnets

The majority of soft magnets are today made using PM processing techniques. The following review outlines the basics of.... View full details...

Powder Metallurgy Permanent Magnets and their Applications

Powder metallurgy (PM) is the preferred method for manufacturing more than 80% of permanent (hard) magnets. Permanent magnets include.... View full details...

Advanced PM materials, hardmetals & diamond tools

PM High Alloy Steels and PM Superalloys

We review the powder metallurgy processing of tool steels, high-speed steels and superalloys which offer the advantages....View full details... 

Developments in Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt Cemented Carbides

Cemented carbides, or hardmetals as they are alternatively called, were first developed for wear resistance applications..... View full details...

Production and Applications of PM Diamond Tools

Diamond tools made from a hot pressed or sintered mixture of diamond grit/metal powder held in a powder matrix are one of the fastest growing.... View full details...

Powder Production:
Ferrous, non-ferrous and nano powders

Trends in Ferrous Powders for use in Powder Metallurgy

Dr Joseph M Capus updates us on the progress and trends in the ferrous powder production industry.... View full details... 

Non-Ferrous Powder Production Technologies

This review highlights the main methods used for production of copper, aluminium, titanium and nickel powders, including key powder properties.... View full details...

Trends in Nano Powder Production and Applications

Nanotechnology is one of the most innovative fields in science and industry worldwide. Powder metallurgy (PM) approaches can be used to produce nanostructures either by.... View full details...

Powder Metallurgy Compaction
& Sintering Equipment

Trends and Innovations in Powder Compaction Presses and Die Sets

Continuing developments in process technology and production equipment are providing the global PM industry with the tools to produce ever larger, more complex and competitively priced PM shapes. View full details... 

Sintering Equipment and Atmospheres used in Powder Metallurgy

Sintering is critical in Powder Metallurgy (PM), giving a part its microstructure and the required mechanical properties. We review the wide variety of sintering furnace types now available...... View full details...