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Advanced Materials & Processes
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Articles in July 2003 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes
- Laser process enables low-cost fix of jet engine blisks. (Materials Progress: Forming/Processing).
- Alloy selection for cold forming part II.
by Frick, Douglas G. - ASM Materials and processes for medical devices conference bringing together medical and materials professionals. (ASM News).
- ASM Oak Ridge Chapter doubles its number of sustaining members. (ASM News).
- Solid metal balls meet pro piercer standards. (Of Material Interest).
- Glass fiber strength is higher than previously thought. (Materials Progress: Polymers/Ceramics).
- Mineral ores treated with microwaves break more easily. (Materials Progress: Forming/Processing).
- Ion beam enhanced deposition: ion beam enhanced deposition is capable of depositing a wide range of coatings with a high degree of precision and uniformity.
by Deutchman, Arnold H. - Singh elected to World Academy of Ceramics. (ASM News).
- In Memoriam.
- Cast steels resist heat in auto turbocharger housings. (Materials Progress: Metals).
- Thermoplastic replaces aluminum in battery case. (Materials Progress: Polymers/Ceramics).
- Calender.
- Sheet metal extrusion makes complex, integrated parts. (Materials Progress: Forming/Processing).
- Dual-micro structure heat treatment: dual-microstructure rotating turbine disks for aircraft engines have become a reality, and a cost-effective method to produce such disks has been developed and demonstrated.
by Gayda, John - Prof. Enrica Stagno to receive Henry Clifton Sorby Award. (ASM News).
- ASM Philadelphia Liberty Bell Chapter welcomes Ford's vice president. (ASM News).
- Ballistic materials protect armored Lincoln Town Car. (Materials Progress: Metals).
- RIM polyurethane panels in farm combine cut weight 25%. (Materials Progress: Polymers/Ceramics).
- Self-assembled nanostructure designed for photonics. (Materials Progress: Materials Science/R&D).
- Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.
by Bolthouse, John - ASM conference calendar.
- Advanced testing technologies. (Literature).
- Super duplex stainless steel defies caustic soda corrosion. (Materials Progress: Metals).
- Software enables design and production of auto composites. (Materials Progress: Testing/Analysis).
- Carbon nanotubes replace copper in electronic chips. (Materials Progress: Materials Science/R&D).
- Microscopy & Micro analysis 2003.
by Voort, George Vander - Distinguished lecturers to be featured at Materials Solutions in Pittsburgh. (ASM News).
- 60 years ago. (Pastimes).
- ASM members edit new aluminum handbook. (Materials Progress: Metals).
- Noncontact device measures via radar, laser, 3D software. (Materials Progress: Testing/Analysis).
- Precise feeder allows adding wire during laser welding. (Materials Progress: Welding/Joining).
- ASM International. (World Web Watch).
- Materials and product testing. (Special Advertising Section).
- L.A. Chapter Materials Mini Camp encourages middle school students. (ASM News).
- 40 years ago. (Pastimes).
- Nanostructure steel combines hardness, toughness, high wear. (Materials Progress: Metals).
- Full associativity in CAD modeler optimizes products. (Materials Progress: Testing/Analysis).
- CrN nanocrystalline PVD coatings are harder, tougher. (Materials Progress: Surface Engineering).
- Brazing book compiles 120 high-temperature case studies. (Materials Progress: Materials Science/R&D).
- Pressure indicating sensor films. (Special Advertising Section).
- Nominees for 2004 ASM Nominating Committee sought. (ASM News).
- 20 years ago. (Pastimes).
- Cobalt-chrominum stent system has high strength, thin walls. (Materials Progress: Metals).
- Severe wear in pumps found by measuring electric current. (Materials Progress: Testing/Analysis).
- Diamond layer placed on steel lengthens tool life. (Materials Progress: Surface Engineering).
- Imaging system measures depth of weld penetration. (Materials Progress: Materials Science/R&D).
- Heat treating and surface engineering are coming to Indy, September 15-17. (Heat Treat 2003 Conference & Exposition).
- A member's voice: what difference does it make if the membership shrinks? (ASM News).
by Dr. Geiger, Gordon H. - 100 years of Ford. (Editorial).
- Multi-function elasto-plastic titanium has low modulus. (Materials Progress: Metals).
- Circularly polarized light solves contrast problems. (Materials Progress: Testing/Analysis).
- Nontoxic anti-fouling paint protects ships, ocean life. (Materials Progress: Surface Engineering).
- Advances in automotive materials.
- Surface Engineering Congress covers practical applications and research. (ASM News).
- EDFAS photo contest submission deadline approaches. (ASM News).
- Storm shelter deflects high-speed two-by-four. (Of Material Interest).
- Clear aluminum oxynitride panels protect against impact. (Materials Progress: Polymers/Ceramics).
- Pulse puddle arc welding raises weld speed, cuts defects. (Materials Progress: Welding/Joining).
- Electroless nickel coating protects steel, copper, brass. (Materials Progress: Surface Engineering).
- Imaging guidelines for scanning electron micro: with a few basic guidelines, a novice SEM operator can learn to produce high-quality images.
by Laudate, Tony - ASM, TMS and ISS announce plans to co-host MS&T Conference in 2005. (ASM News).
by Dr. Muzyka, Donald R. - John Cerne named West Coast regional sales manager for ASM magazines and events. (ASM News).
- Alternative to snow chains also works in mud and sand. (Of Material Interest).
- Alumina mid-film substrates hold high-resolution circuits. (Materials Progress: Polymers/Ceramics).
- Ternary gas plasma welding torch joins thick materials. (Materials Progress: Welding/Joining).
- Near-infrared absorbing plastics enable laser welding. (Materials Progress: Welding/Joining).