Local Surface Modification of P/M Parts without Furnace Treatments
Abstract
The design of a process to produce a P/M part is driven by shape control, dimensional control, cost and finally properties. Significant compromises are made in order to balance these attributes. Secondary operations allow some separation of these attributes allowing more design flexibility. A new application of friction stir processing produces surface modification with dramatic improvements in properties and good control of shape and dimensions. As all energy used is electrical from mechanical motors and generated in the part to be modified, it is highly efficient with low energy costs. A number of P/M materials have been modified with aluminum, steel and an aluminum matrix composite given as examples. Friction stir processing is capable of lower part costs or producing higher performance parts.
Recommended Citation
J. W. Newkirk and A. Jambunathan, "Local Surface Modification of P/M Parts without Furnace Treatments," Advances in Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials (2006, San Diego, CA), Metal Powder Industries Federation, Jun 2006.
Meeting Name
2006 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials, PowderMet 2006 (2006: Jun. 18-21, San Diego, CA)
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Aluminum Matrix Composites; Design Flexibility; Dimensional Control; Friction Stir Processing; Furnace Treatments; Local Surface-Modification; New Applications; Secondary Operations; Aluminum; Powder Metallurgy
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-0976205760
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2006 Metal Powder Industries Federation, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jun 2006
