October 2004 features
 
Disruptive diversion on the road to PM’s ‘grail’ of full density
Immense change driven by innovation is on the cards for powder metallurgy

PM aims for direct competition with ‘old-tech’ industry
The ANP process promises a new reality and huge advances for PM

Cobalt price hikes set search for alternates in train
Finnish research has tested some low-cobalt binding media for diamond tools

Putting on the squeeze to improve porous metal density
Chinese researchers have developed a novel way to improve sprayed metal

Toughening PM gear parts for arduous roles
The microstructure of surface-hardened PM gears is critical to success