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January 2004 Features
Metaldyne goes global with its PF con rods
The powder metal manufacturer is building on an already
impressive global position with its plant in Valencia.
Focus on Change 1
Advances in pressing. Manufacturers are constantly looking
for ways to updates and refine powder presses. Sometimes that
means taking a radically different approach. (click for
full article)
Focus on Change 2
Advances in rapid manufacturing. Rapid manufacturing is
beginning to show its value to the metal powder and moulding
industries. Fast prototyping cuts production lead times and
development costs. (click for full article)
The big bang and how to avoid it
Metal powders can be dangerous if carelessly handled.
As industrial-scale production of nanopowders starts to be
realised a Swiss expert offers some advice.
MIM raises the stakes in hardmetal manufacturing
A surprising number of items manufactured by metal injection
moulding were on show in Milan at the Exposition Mondiale
d’Outils, the global showcase for the tooling industry.
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