Advanced Materials & Processes

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Articles in October 2004 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes

• Nickel-free P/M steel has high hardness and strength.(Metals)
• Noncontact ultrasound method measures flaws in rail track.(Testing/Analysis)
• Low-pressure molding builds fiber-reinforced structures.(Forming/Processing)
• LEAP microscopes look at TiAl alloys: the local-electron atom-probe (LEAP) microscope helps to investigate how nanoscale precipitates strengthen TiAl alloys at elevated temperatures and stresses in proposed jet engine and aerospace applications.
  by Gerstl, Stephan S.A.
• Nominations sought for 2005 class of fellows.(ASM News)
• San Diego chapter of ASM International presents Abe Hurlich Scholarship award.(ASM News)
• The state of the steel industry in the United States and in the global market.(Industry Insider)
• Slide rules rule!(Stress Relief)
• Bridge reinforced with stainless rebar to last for 100 years.(Metals)
• Creep fatigue damage combined with durability analysis software.(Testing/Analysis)
• Silicon mirror is grown on silicon carbide foam substrate.(Forming/Processing)
• Fire-resistant steels: fire-resistant steels can improve the resistance of buildings to the various consequences of fires.
  by Walp, M.S.
• Committee/Council Awards Luncheon to honor outstanding leaders.(ASM News)
• Journal of Thermal Spray Technology announces editorial transition.(ASM News)
• Metal-hydride hydrogen storage system requires only 250 psi pressure.(Automotive)
• Daffynitions.(Stress Relief)
• Technology rules.(Editorial)
  by Hunt, Margaret W.
• Sintered metal fiber filter stops flame fronts in pipes.(Metals)
• Method developed to measure thin-film strength, stiffness.(Testing/Analysis)
• Spacecraft coatings react to changes in temperature.(Surface Engineering)
• The structural steel of the World Trade Center towers.
  by Gayle, Frank W.
• Chapters have the power to strengthen ASM's identity.(A Member's Voice)
  by Mellen, Melissa
• Metallographic Techniques Online course.(ASM's Year of the Micrograph is in Full-Swing!)
• EPA certifies first hybrid SUV.(Automotive)
• Beware the latest virus.(Stress Relief)
• Carrier replica carved in Cheddar cheese.(Of Material Interest)
• Calendar.(Calendar)
• Casting simulation shows that preheating extends die life.(Testing/Analysis)
• Thin adherent coating protects wire during heading operation.(Surface Engineering)
• Amorphous titanium aluminide hinge: an amorphous titanium aluminide hinge developed for the Texas Instruments digital light processor is the winner of the 2004 ASM Engineering Materials Achievement Award.(Engineering Materials Achievement Award)
  by Tregilgas, John H.
• Jacquet-Lucas Award goes to three Ohio State researchers.(A Member's Voice)
• Pres. Tucker to represent ASM at TransMat event in Mumbai, India.(ASM News)
• Innovations in manufacturing to improve GM's quality.(Automotive)
• Pastimes.
• All-plastic dowels ease concrete tunnel construction.(Of Material Interest)
• Zr[B.sub.2] tiles resist 2000[degrees]C to protect future spacecraft.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Software casting tools reduce costs for foundries.(Testing/Analysis)
• Anodizing plus ion treatment helps Al to resist corrosion.(Surface Engineering)
• Materials innovations and applications for the national and the global economy: once again the prescient planners of the ASM Materials Solutions Conference and Expo decided to focus on an issue that has become prominent over the past few months, namely th
• Seeking nominees for 2005 Nominating Committee.(ASM News)
• TSS sponsors workshop on sensors for thermal spray.(Upcomimg ASM Events)
• Buckeye Bullet sets land speed record for battery-powered vehicle.(Industry Insider)
• High-chromium moly steel resists aqueous corrosion.(Metals)
• Translucent aerogel provides energy savings for insulation.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Shock tube tests ability of composite to withstand blasts.(Testing/Analysis)
• Restored Eads Bridge coated by hot-dip galvanizing, paint.(Surface Engineering)
• The castability of Ti-5553 alloy: the microstructure and properties of cast titanium alloy Ti-5553 were evaluated in a joint program by Howmet and Boeing.
  by Veeck, Stewart
• What I did at (Materials) Camp! Thirty high school students have fun learning about materials in Cleveland.(Summer Fun at Materials Camp)
• ISTFA: from vacuum tubes to nanotubes.(Upcomimg ASM Events)
• DOE to support "small footprint" technologies for oil and gas fields.(Energy)
• Self-assembled metal/polymer expands, conducts electricity.(Metals)
• Tire pressure sensors weigh 30 grams, withstand high loads.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Embedded sensors let "smart" brick monitor building damage.(Testing/Analysis)
• Carbon nanotubes coated with polymers and metals.(Materials Science/R & D)
• Microelectronics failure analysis: Worcester, Mass., hosts the 30th ISTFA Nov. 14-18. The annual conference/expo is dedicated to failure analysis (FA) of electronic devices. This preview focuses on exhibitor products and services.(Expo Preview)
• "Materials Camp Rules".(ASM News)
  by Wysock, Ann
• Manufacturing: manufacturing executives forecast economic growth, investments, hiring.(Industry Insider)
• Boeing projects $5.4 trillion market for new airplanes and services.(Aerospace)
• Air inlet duct for F-35 jet engine installed in fuselage.(Forming/Processing)
• Nanocrystalline nickel-iron makes armor tough and light.(Metals)
• Corrosion-resistant polymers replace chromates in paint.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Titanium bolts replace steel on Airbus A380 tail plane.(Welding/Joining)
• Changes in bulk aluminum filmed in three dimensions.(Materials Science/R & D)
• Preview of exhibits.
• University alumni receptions held in Columbus.(ASM News)
• Conference report highlights China's impact on the aluminum industry.(Industry Insider)
• Advanced electric-propulsion technologies R & D teams.(Aerospace)
• Continuous flex cable carrier has tight bend radius, low cost.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Amorphous zirconium retains microstructure up to 1600[degrees]F.(Metals)
• Thermal plasmas produce carbon nanotubes at low cost.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Molten zinc rivets have high tensile strength, low cost.(Welding/Joining)
• Carbon atoms double magnetic resistance of superconductors.(Materials Science/R & D)
• ASM Tomorrow; Impact report: 2000-2004.
• TSS completes Election of Officers.(ASM News)
• U.S. copper usage drops for the third year in a row.(Industry Insider)
• Failure analysis and prevention.(Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
• Crackable steel connecting rod costs less than forged steel.(Metals)
• Carbon composite/Kevlar form gauntlets to protect troops.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Enzyme ink builds nanoscale patterns on a gold surface.(Forming/Processing)
• Topomicroscopy: producing 3D images; Advances in image processing and computing capability permit reconstruction and measurement of complex 3D surfaces.
  by Scherer, Stefan