Advanced Materials & Processes

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Articles in September 2002 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes

• Polymer technology boosts putter performance. (Of Material Interest).
• Carbon fiber connectors cost less than copper wire. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Titanium aluminide panels made for thermal protection. (Forming/Processing).
• Computer model to help design thermal barriers. (Surface Engineering).
• Aluminum alloy 2519 in military vehicles.
  by Fisher, James J., Jr.
• ASM Handbooks Online brings renowned metals reference series to the web. (ASM News).
• News from the ASM Education department. (ASM Education Update).
• Quasicrystals raise strength, ductility in aluminum matrix. (Metals).
• Flexible piezoelectric actuators placed in composite. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Water-based binder enables large MIM Inconel parts. (Forming/Processing).
• Chrome-free precoated steel protects inkjet cartridge. (Surface Engineering).
• Ceramic gun barrels. (Tech Spotlight).
  by Kohnken, Kent H.
• From the President's desk. (ASM News).
• In memoriam.
• Tubular steel space frame in race car weighs 34 kg. (Metals).
• Thermoset shape memory polymers are adjustable. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Pulsed plasma atomizer forms nanosize lead-tin alloys. (Forming/Processing).
• Carbon nanotubes tailor conductivity in polymers. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Thermal spray materials.
  by Dorfman, Mitchell R.
• ASM and South Piedmont Community College team up for Metallurgical Science Technology degree program. (ASM News).
• Aerospace/energy: air-breathing engine rockets past key milestone. (Industry Insider).
• Amorphous metal has high strength, tight tolerances. (Metals).
• Semi-crystalline polymer seals valve at high heat. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Flat panel displays made by photo-enforced stratification. (Forming/Processing).
• 3-D images generated for measuring surface features. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Stay competitive with ASM seminars.
• ASM courses offered prior to annual event in Columbus. (ASM News).
• 60 years ago. (Pastimes).
• Powder Metallurgy Superalloy lengthens life of jet engines. (Metals).
• Composite wind turbine towers cost 50% less. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• ASM International. (World Web Watch).
• SEM designed for nanoscale imaging at higher resolution. (Materials Science/R&D).
• ASM expos previewed.
• Steel quilters pay tribute to victims of 9/11 attack on America. (ASM News).
• 40 years ago. (Pastimes).
• Stainless steel rotary pump hubs sinter-bonded together. (Metals).
• Sintering process studied via acoustic transducers. (Testing/Analysis).
• Flared tool developed for friction stir welding. (Welding/Joining).
• Layers of strontium titanate buffer superconductor tape. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Hardfacing Solutions CD-ROM. (Special Advertising Section).
• 2002 class of fellows announced. (ASM News).
• 20 years ago. (Pastimes).
• Microelectronic products machined of Al-Si alloys. (Metals).
• Sensing, inspection methods to be developed for aerospace. (Testing/Analysis).
• Foil nanolayers bond ceramic and metal. (Welding/Joining).
• Medical materials.
• PocketBook of Metallurgy. (Special Advertising Section).
• Fast Track presentations, plant tours available to ASM show attendees. (ASM News).
• Ultrahigh-strength steels cut weight by 20% in rail cars. (Metals).
• Software automates analysis by means of electron microscope. (Testing/Analysis).
• Apparatus enables friction stir welding of pipes. (Welding/Joining).
• Materials in sporting goods.
• Precision vacuum melted alloys. (Special Advertising Section).
• Committee/Council Awards Luncheon will honor outstanding leaders. (ASM News).
• Shining armor. (Editorial).
• Porous titanium structures built on polymer substrates. (Metals).
• Metallic sensor changes electrical output under stress. (Testing/Analysis).
• Copper pin with solder tip allows flexible interconnects. (Welding/Joining).
• Titanium armor plate: titanium alloy armor for combat vehicles has been successfully manufactured via plasma arc cold hearth melting (PAM) at a cost significantly lower than possible with current commercial processes.
  by Fasiska, Edward J.
• ASM Materials Solutions, IFHTSE/ASM Congress: world-class events coming to Columbus, Ohio; stay competitive, current with Materials Solutions. (ASM News).
• Members in the news. (ASM News).
• Practical aspects of surface engineering. (Guest Editorial).
• Injection molded PP front-end module weighs 30% less. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Nanoindenter combines tests for stiffness, stores data. (Testing/Analysis).
• Direct diode laser systems case harden materials. (Surface Engineering).
• Friction stir welding in the AAAV: friction stir welding may enable higher strength and lower cost in the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle under development for the U.S. Marines.
  by Colligan, Kevin J.
• ASM Materials Solutions, IFHTSE/ASM Congress: world-class events coming to Columbus, Ohio; Congress organizers create compelling tribological event. (ASM News).
• Corrosion Online debuts, second ASM online course. (ASM News).