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).