Powder Metallurgy
Characterization, Processing, and Optimization Techniques
- 1st Edition - July 1, 2025
- Editors: Sachin Salunkhe, M Arun Prasad, J. Paulo Davim
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 0 2 5 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 0 2 6 - 5
Powder Metallurgy: Characterization, Processing, and Optimization Techniques covers the fundamental and evolving role of powder metallurgy in producing parts for a range of differ… Read more
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Request a sales quotePowder Metallurgy: Characterization, Processing, and Optimization Techniques covers the fundamental and evolving role of powder metallurgy in producing parts for a range of different applications, with a particular focus on the tribological performances of powder metallurgy materials. It features insight on powder metallurgy processes such as sintering, electrolytic methods, atomization techniques, cold compaction, and cold isostatic pressing as well as techniques for measurement, testing, and characterization of powder metallurgy materials and particles. Sustainability in powder metallurgy, as well as modeling and optimization of the powder metallurgy process using artificial intelligence are also covered. Applications discussed include aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer products, industrial products, and more.
- Discusses various powder metallurgy applications, such as in aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer products, industrial products, and more
- Focuses on the effect of critical process parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the resulting part
- Materials studied include titanium, aluminum, iron- and nickel-based alloys, Inconel 718, and more
- Covers sustainability, automation, and optimization of powder metallurgy processes
- Outlines measurement, testing, and characterization techniques of powder particles
Graduate students, researchers, and professional engineers and senior R&D professionals working in powder metallurgy Advanced undergraduate mechanical and materials Engineering students
1. Introduction to powder metallurgy
1.1 History of powder metallurgy
1.2 Developments in powder metallurgy
1.3 Global status of powder metallurgy
1.4 Basic steps involved in powder metallurgy
1.5 Advantages and limitations
1.6 Applications
1.7 Comparison with other manufacturing processes
2. Production and control of metal powders
2.1 Reduction and decomposition through chemical processes
2.2 Fabrication through electrolytic methods
2.3 Atomization techniques and methods
2.4 Mechanical fabrication
2.5 Selection method and application for metal powder fabrication
2.6 Microstructure control in powder metallurgy
2.7 Reduction of particle size
2.8 Annealing
2.9 TTT and CCT diagram
3. Powder mixing, compaction and blending
3.1 Compaction of low-density powders
3.2 Cold compaction
3.3 Factors influencing green density
3.4 Cold isostatic pressing
4. Sintering technology
4.1 Solid state sintering
4.2 Liquid phase sintering
4.3 Sintering atmosphere
4.4 Sintering furnaces
4.5 Sintering cycle
4.6 Developments and innovations in sintering
5. Measurement, testing and characterization of powder particles
5.1 Shape and size of powder
5.2 Structure and composition of powder particles
5.3 Particle size measurement
5.4 BET surface area
5.5 Measurement of physical properties
6. Sustainability in powder metallurgy
6.1 Life cycle analysis of powder metallurgy components
6.2 Sustainability of powder metallurgy products
6.3 Powder manufacturing through by products
6.4 Process reductions through powder metallurgy
6.5 Near-net shape concept
7. Modern powder metallurgy and application
7.1 Powder preparation for 3D printing
7.2 Cermets for manufacturing industry
7.3 Powder metallurgy in aerospace components
7.4 Powder metallurgy components for marine application
7.5 Biomedical implants
8. Modelling and optimization of powder metallurgy process
8.1 Intelligent powder metallurgy processing
8.2 ANN modeling
8.3 Optimization using statistical and soft computing
8.4 Machine learning interventions in powder metallurgy
9. Miscellaneous topics in powder metallurgy
9.1 Modernization of powder metallurgy plants
9.2 Automation and control in industry
9.3 Post-processing in powder metallurgy components
9.4 Tribology of powder metallurgy parts
9.5 Overview of high entropy alloys
9.6 Effect of ODS in metal matrix
1.1 History of powder metallurgy
1.2 Developments in powder metallurgy
1.3 Global status of powder metallurgy
1.4 Basic steps involved in powder metallurgy
1.5 Advantages and limitations
1.6 Applications
1.7 Comparison with other manufacturing processes
2. Production and control of metal powders
2.1 Reduction and decomposition through chemical processes
2.2 Fabrication through electrolytic methods
2.3 Atomization techniques and methods
2.4 Mechanical fabrication
2.5 Selection method and application for metal powder fabrication
2.6 Microstructure control in powder metallurgy
2.7 Reduction of particle size
2.8 Annealing
2.9 TTT and CCT diagram
3. Powder mixing, compaction and blending
3.1 Compaction of low-density powders
3.2 Cold compaction
3.3 Factors influencing green density
3.4 Cold isostatic pressing
4. Sintering technology
4.1 Solid state sintering
4.2 Liquid phase sintering
4.3 Sintering atmosphere
4.4 Sintering furnaces
4.5 Sintering cycle
4.6 Developments and innovations in sintering
5. Measurement, testing and characterization of powder particles
5.1 Shape and size of powder
5.2 Structure and composition of powder particles
5.3 Particle size measurement
5.4 BET surface area
5.5 Measurement of physical properties
6. Sustainability in powder metallurgy
6.1 Life cycle analysis of powder metallurgy components
6.2 Sustainability of powder metallurgy products
6.3 Powder manufacturing through by products
6.4 Process reductions through powder metallurgy
6.5 Near-net shape concept
7. Modern powder metallurgy and application
7.1 Powder preparation for 3D printing
7.2 Cermets for manufacturing industry
7.3 Powder metallurgy in aerospace components
7.4 Powder metallurgy components for marine application
7.5 Biomedical implants
8. Modelling and optimization of powder metallurgy process
8.1 Intelligent powder metallurgy processing
8.2 ANN modeling
8.3 Optimization using statistical and soft computing
8.4 Machine learning interventions in powder metallurgy
9. Miscellaneous topics in powder metallurgy
9.1 Modernization of powder metallurgy plants
9.2 Automation and control in industry
9.3 Post-processing in powder metallurgy components
9.4 Tribology of powder metallurgy parts
9.5 Overview of high entropy alloys
9.6 Effect of ODS in metal matrix
- No. of pages: 400
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 1, 2025
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443220258
- eBook ISBN: 9780443220265
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Sachin Salunkhe
Dr. Salunkhe Sachin is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey. He received his Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, India. He received his Master of Technology in CAD/CAM and PhD from S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat, India. His main research interests are in press tool design, metal additive manufacturing, A.I. applications in manufacturing, expert systems for die design, sheet metal forming, wear analysis, fatigue analysis, and high strain rate. He has more than 160 research papers in reputed journals, conferences and 25 book chapters to his credit. He is also an editor of various journals, such as Metals. Lubricants (MDPI), Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications (SAGE) and International journal for simulation and multidisciplinary design optimization, EDP Science.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department Gazi University, Ankara, TurkeyMP
M Arun Prasad
Arun Prasad Murali is Assistant Professor of mechanical engineering at Vel Tech Rangarajan, R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India. He primarily works in the field of processing of high temperature materials, including material development, welding, ablative materials, metallurgical characterization, tribology and powder metallurgy. He is a life member of The Indian Institute of Metals, The Indian Society for Technical Education, The Institution of Engineers (India), Electron Microscope Society of India, American Society of Metals and The Institute of Indian Foundrymen, and has published 18 peer reviewed journal articles to date.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai, Tamilnadu, IndiaJD
J. Paulo Davim
Prof. (Dr.) J. Paulo Davim is a Full Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, with over 35 years of experience in Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering. He holds multiple distinguished academic titles, including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a DSc from London Metropolitan University. He has published over 300 books and 600 articles, with more than 36,500 citations. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University and holds leadership positions in numerous international journals, conferences, and research projects.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal