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Articles in September, 2002 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes
- 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).
- 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).
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Ceramic gun barrels. (Tech Spotlight).
by Kohnken, Kent H. - From the President's desk. (ASM News).
- In memoriam.
- 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).
- 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).
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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).
- 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).
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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).
- 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).
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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).
- 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).
- 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).
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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).
- 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).
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