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AGMA schedules Powder Metallurgy Gearing Committee meeting
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) has scheduled the meeting of its Powder Metallurgy Gearing Committee for 21-22 February in Fort Myers, FL, USA.
Ruger keynote confirmed for MIM 2012
Joseph J. Zajk from firearms company Ruger has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at MIM 2012 on 19-21 March in San Diego, CA, USA.
Grey Mountain acquires Custom Components
Grey Mountain Partners has acquired Custom Components Company, a niche building materials manufacturer, fabricator and supplier of aluminium, stainless steel and glass architectural engineered products.
KOKS Group pays first coupon under Eurobond issue
KOKS Group, which exports merchant pig iron and is one of Russia’s largest merchant coke producers, has paid holders of its début five-year Eurobond issue a coupon yield for a total of US$13.5625 million.
SHW lifted by strong fourth quarter
SHW AG, which supplies the automotive industry, saw a 24% jump in revenues to €360 million 2011, driven by a strong fourth quarter.

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The growing pull of magnets
China has the world-leading position in rare earth magnets. But things vare changing as the realisation sinks in of the vital commercial and strategic importance of these unseen and unremarked assets...
Powder Metal Markets
How the various regions of the world have fared in recession and current trends in the last quarter.

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Ferrous Powder Metallurgy
Dr. W. Brian James is Manager of International Technical Service for Sales and Marketing for US based Hoeganaes Corporation. A PhD and chartered engineer, he is a fellow of AMPI International, fellow of...

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Simulating flow can help avoid mould mistakes
Trial and error sometimes produces answers for an experienced MIM operator faced with a problem in the mould. But modelling is increasingly being called into play to cut costs and save time before production starts. The author of this piece, Marco Thornagel from Sigma Engineering, explains how a mathematical model can fit in with the realities of production…
2C ceramics moves into the industrial reality zone
The low weight, high performance characteristics of ceramic components means that ceramic injection moulding is an expanding business. A seven-country European research project has shown that technology can boost desirable traits in this powder technology…
Recognising static hazard is key to countering dust explosion danger
The hazards of combustible dust encompass a wide range of materials, industries, and processes – including metal powders. Any combustible material can burn rapidly when in a finely divided form. Now the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration has given notice that it intends to develop a standard that will comprehensively address the fire and explosion hazards of combustible dust…
The electric bicycle race The electric bicycle race
With news that Höganäs has launched a new, light weight motor for electric bicycles, Metal Powder Report looks at the growth of the ‘e-bike’ market in China and the rest of the world and how the motor was designed to meet new requirements for lightweight, environmentally-friendly vehicle components.

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Attritors and Ferrite Grinding Applications
In today's electronic world, the demand for high quality ferrite products is rising rapidly. There are several types of ferrites and the preparation of all these are similar; the principal difference is in the raw material used.
Low-level demagnetization as preparation process for shaping of metal powder parts
An important cost factor in the production of metal powder pressed parts for the automotive industry are the punches and dies, which are usually made of sintered tungsten carbides and often provided with wear resistant coatings. These tools are subject to strong mechanical wear, and hence have a limited life.

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