Advanced Materials & Processes

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Articles in December 2002 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes

• Glass-fiber polymer replaces steel stampings in modules. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Thermocompressive process bonds gold-coated substrates. (Welding/Joining).
• Metallofullerenes contain three different metal atoms. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Cutting the cost of titanium: titanium cost reduction technologies are under development in the areas of extraction, melting, casting, forging, and powder metallurgy.
  by Hurless, Brian E.
• Nomination deadlines for ASM awards approach. (ASM News).
• Undergraduate student members encouraged to apply for scholarships. (ASM News).
• 40 years ago. (Pastimes).
• 'Convertible' wagon moves heavy loads. (Of Material Interest).
• Polyphthalamide composites replace aluminum in housing. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Nitride coatings on titanium improve abrasion resistance. (Surface Engineering).
• Instrument enables study of morphology, stress, strain. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Solders strengthened with copper arid silver particles. (Tech Spotlight).
  by Guo, F.
• Conference calendar.
• Los Angeles Chapter welcomes ASM past president. (ASM News).
• 20 years ago. (Pastimes).
• Pressing ahead. (Editorial).
• Mica-reinforced polyurethane enables uniform shrinkage. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Near-frictionless carbon resists wear and abrasion. (Surface Engineering).
• Self-generating nanotubes formed by organic molecules. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Syntactic metals: flightweight materials.
  by Erikson, Ray
• ASTM Committee. (Members in the News).
• Call for papers; www.asminternational.org/cfp. (ASM News).
• Bismuth added to Al-Si alloy enables low friction. (Metals).
• Thermal imaging analyzes dynamic heat flow in parts. (Testing/Analysis).
• Vanadium carbide coating extends tool life by ten times. (Surface Engineering).
• Boron carbide forms large, hard symmetrical crystals. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Pressure indicating sensor films. (Special Advertising Section).
• Advanced Particulate Materials Association (APMA). (Members in the News).
• In memoriam. (ASM News).
• Nonleaded aluminum machines freely and resists corrosion. (Metals).
• Amorphous metal selected for cell phone component. (Metals).
• Spiral notch torsion test evaluates fracture toughness. (Testing/Analysis).
• Cooling process can be refined within heat treatment cycles. (Surface Engineering).
• Fast-neutron device locates, identifies hidden explosives. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Diffusion bonding and vacuum metallurgy services. (Special Advertising Section).
• Ohio Women's Hall of Fame. (Members in the News).
• Nominations sought for George H. Bodeen heat treating achievement award. (ASM News).
• Jaguar production vehicle made of aluminum. (Metals).
• Materials business.
• Portable X-ray source works at lower temperatures, power. (Testing/Analysis).
• Glass/urethane aerogel is 100 times stronger than silica. (Forming/Processing).
• Buehler Ltd.: Buehler is the science behind metallography[TM]. (2002 Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement).
• Thermal spray consumables. (Special Advertising Section).
• Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International (FMA). (Members in the News).
• ASM Alamo Chapter presents award scholarships. (ASM News).
• Supersolvus P/M superalloy resists high-temperature creep. (Metals).
• Gallium nitride-based device operates at higher frequency. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Software package models crack initiation and growth. (Testing/Analysis).
• Water-based binder system enables fast ceramic molding. (Forming/Processing).
• Powder metallurgical processing of rhenium: powder injection molding and cold isostatic pressing have been developed for processing of rhenium powders into near net shape parts with densities over 96% theoretical.
  by Trybus, Carole L.
• Columbus events a success, drawing 2,800 registrants. (ASM News).
• Mitchell R. Dorfman elected to ASM Thermal Spray Society Board. (ASM News).
• A special thanks for equipment donations. (ASM News).
• 2002 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). (Members in the News).
• Tough stainless steel alloy provides faster machining. (Metals).
• Fluoropolymer resin valve resists acid swelling effects. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Detection system measures strength of chip connections. (Welding/Joining).
• ASM International. (World Web Watch).
• Aluminum alloys for aircraft structures.
  by Cassada, William
• We're focused on building a stronger ASM. (A Member's Voice).
  by Muzyka, Dr. Donald R.
• Materials science and technology at Hampton Road High Schools. (ASM News).
  by Jacobs, James A.
• ASM Chicago Chapter meeting highlights. (ASM News).
• Calendar.
• Technical bulletins.
• Injection molded nylon shells welded into intake manifold. (Welding/Joining).
• Magnetic field forms sheet metal into complex shapes. (Forming/Processing).
• Tribological coatings for LIGA MEMS: plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition has been applied to coat micro-electromechanical systems fabricated by a microlithography-based process known by its acronym as LIGA.
  by Prasad, Somuri
• New student chapter chartered.
• New member benefit: Capital for Knowledge Education Loan Program. (ASM News).
• ASM chapters update. (ASM News).
• Immersion process colors thermoplastics. (Of Material Interest).
• Powder metallurgy stainless steel is three times as strong. (Metals).
• Carbon fiber offers higher tensile modulus at lower cost. (Polymers/Ceramics).
• Weld overlays extend life of parts in coal-fired boilers. (Welding/Joining).
• Magnetic fields control spin of electrons inside polymers. (Materials Science/R&D).
• Acoustic resonance testing for powder metal parts. (Tech Spotlight).
  by Held, Rick
• Materials Camp 2003. (AMS News).
• ASM Education seminar update. (ASM News).
• 60 years ago. (Pastimes).
• Gaging a biscuit's fracture properties. (Of Material Interest).