Advanced Materials & Processes

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Articles in June 2004 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes

• Tinius Olsen testing Machine Co. Inc.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
• Steel/polymer products made via polymer injection forming.(Metals)
• Analysis system conducts NDT of MEMs, semiconductors.(Testing/Analysis)
• Electron beam melting makes fully functional P/M parts.(Forming/Processing)
• Nanotractor tool measures friction on microscale.(Materials Science/R & D)
• Shiva Technologies Inc.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
• Ferrari Challenge Stradale rides on all-titanium springs.(Automotive Materials)
• Extensometers.(Advertisement)
• Cold spray workshop to be held Sept. 27-28 in Akron, Ohio.(ASM News)
• Schwarzkopf Technologies Corp.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
• Global steel.(Editorial)
  by Hunt, Margaret W.
• Praxair Surface Technologies Inc.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
• Pourable, high-strength foam builds prototype tooling.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• TEM breaks one Angstrom resolution barrier, sees atoms.(Testing/Analysis)
• High-yield process reduces cost of gradient-index lenses.(Forming/Processing)
• MTS Systems Corporation.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
• Nondestructive tests designed to inspect P/M automotive parts.(Automotive Materials)
• Electric power steering system has nylon resin worm wheel.(Automotive Materials)
• Abbaschian nominated for ASM Vice President; Lisy, Schmidt for Trustees; Huber for Treasurer.
• Congratulations to the Arthur E. Focke LeaderShape award recipients for 2004.(ASM News)
• Innov-X Systems, Inc.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
• V.J. Technologies.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
• Tensilkut Engineering.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
• Composite tractor hood and fenders have high strength.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Confocal laser microscope designed for sub-micron imaging.(Testing/Analysis)
• Liquid nitrogen helps machine difficult materials.(Forming/Processing)
• LECO Corp.: delivering the right results in sample preparation and structural observation.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
• Cobalt-free P/M valve-seat insert alloy has high hardness.(Automotive Materials)
• Plastic-metal hybrid cross beam made for instrument panel.(Automotive Materials)
• What the ASM constitution says about nominations.(ASM News)
• Have you tried the new ASM Micrograph Center Online?(ASM News)
• Nikon Instruments Inc.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
• Stainless steel tailgate resists dent and corrosion damage.(Automotive Materials)
• Carpenter Technology Corporation.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
• Superaustenitic stainless withstands chloride corrosion.(Metals)
• Organic and electronic materials combined to make cell phones.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Inorganic coating materials slow corrosion of steel rebar.(Surface Engineering)
• Surface tension transfer enables faster root welds.(Welding/Joining)
• Continuous thermal processing of non-conductive materials using induction susceptor techniques.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
  by Kohler, Mike
• Magnesium gravity casting alloys operate at temperatures to 300[degrees]C.(Automotive Materials)
• Polymer replaces aluminum casting to cut cost of ATV.(Automotive Materials)
• Andrew R. Nicoll, FASM.(Biographical Profiles of the President-Elect and This Year's Nominees)
• Materials for medical devices conference in August creates an amalgam between ASM and emerging tech.(ASM News)
  by Helmus, Michael N.
• Helping the flow of materials information.(Tech Spotlight)
  by Marsden, Will
• Advanced materials for a hydrogen economy.(Guest Editorial)
  by Rath, B.B.
• Iron chromium alloy resists heat, conducts electricity.(Metals)
• Carbon-base materials extend life of ion propulsion engine.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Three-layer PE coatings to be studied for shielding pipe.(Surface Engineering)
• Remotely controlled system to weld spent nuclear fuel.(Welding/Joining)
• Tool steel selection: the effectiveness of a tool in service begins with selection of the proper tool steel alloy.
  by Carnes, Robert
• Aluminum cylinder block made by advanced semisolid casting.(Automotive Materials)
• Thermoplastic valve cover in van reduces weight by 65%.(Automotive Materials)
• Paul L. Huber.(Biographical Profiles of the President-Elect and This Year's Nominees)
• Journals update: journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion renamed to reflect expanded technical scope.(ASM News)
  by Smith, John F.
• Breakdown.(Stress Relief)
• OSRAM SYLVANIA: Powder Perfect[TM] thermal spray powders.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
• Lotus Elise aluminum space frame parts bonded with epoxy.(Metals)(Cover Story)
• Polymer outboard engine cowling cuts weight on motor boat.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Screen-printable silver-base film increases circuit life.(Surface Engineering)
• Friction stir welding robot based on force feedback.(Welding/Joining)
• Saga of gas turbine materials: part IV; This is the last of a four-part series about the evolution of the materials and processes that have been crucial to making modern jet engines a reality.
  by Schafrik, Robert
• Free-cutting steel for auto components contains no lead.(Automotive Materials)
• Polyphthalamide replaces aluminum in carburetor tube.(Automotive Materials)
• Dr. Reza Abbaschian, FASM.(Biographical Profiles of the President-Elect and This Year's Nominees)
• ASM-Indian Institute of Metals lecturers announced for 2004.(ASM News)
• Sparklers.(Stress Relief)
• Joining of advanced materials.(Guest Editorial)
  by Lienert, Thomas J.
• 5000-kg magnesium anode protects marine structures.(Metals)
• PPE/PA alloy provides heat resistance, impact strength.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Polymer electrolyte membrane raises power in fuel cells.(Surface Engineering)
• Wire welding technology reduces heat input by 20%.(Welding/Joining)
• Stork Materials Technology: "SMT's technical consulting team helps us make precise decisions on our material" ... Jess Hall, FMH Corporation.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
• Polyamide is electro-paintable for vertical auto body panels.(Automotive Materials)
• Thermoplastic replaces aluminum in multi-function oil filter module.(Automotive Materials)
• Dr. Frederick J. Lisy, FASM.(Biographical Profiles of the President-Elect and This Year's Nominees)
• Toby Padfield.(Members in the News)
• AM & P staff e-mail.
• Did you ever wonder what chemicals produce the colors in fireworks?(Stress Relief)
• Proton Energy Systems: onsite hydrogen generation for heat treating operations.(2004 Corporate Spotlight)(Advertisement)
• Palladium replaces platinum in diesel emission controls.(Metals)