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Introduction To Powder Metallurgy

This document outlines the course content and policies for the Powder Metallurgy course MM306. It will cover topics such as powder production methods, characterization of metal powders, compaction and sintering techniques, and powder metallurgy products. Evaluation will be based on midterm, quizzes, attendance, a research presentation, and a final exam. The course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals and applications of powder metallurgy.

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Introduction To Powder Metallurgy

This document outlines the course content and policies for the Powder Metallurgy course MM306. It will cover topics such as powder production methods, characterization of metal powders, compaction and sintering techniques, and powder metallurgy products. Evaluation will be based on midterm, quizzes, attendance, a research presentation, and a final exam. The course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals and applications of powder metallurgy.

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Powder Metallurgy

(MM 306 @ IITI)

By
Dr. Vinod Kumar
IIT Indore
Course Policy
Marks distribution:

Midterm (25)

Quiz (15): 2-3 quizzes [1 will be before midterm and 1 after mid term examination]

Attendance (5): less than 60% will not be allowed to sit in end term examination

Research based PPT (10): Group activity (4-5 students in a group)

End term (40): Full syllabus & 8-10 marks from Research based PPT
 Notebook: 5 marks

 Grading: AA > 80, & F < 35

 Attendance: minimum 60% is mandatory

 Time policy: not allowed after 5 minutes.


MM306 syllabus
 Introduction: Development of powder metallurgy-scope of powder metallurgy [2L]
 Powder manufacture: Reduction, electrolysis, and atomization processes [8L]
 Characterization of metal powders: physical properties-particle size and shape
determination, technological properties-apparent density, flow rate etc. and chemical
properties [5L]
 Compaction and sintering: Die compaction and other consolidation techniques,
sintering, sintering with liquid phase [7L]
 Powder metallurgy products: Bearing, filters, friction parts, hard metals, refractory
metals, contact materials, magnetic materials, structural parts, dispersion strengthened
materials [7L]

References:
1. G.S. Upadhyaya, Powder Metallurgy Technology, Cambridge International Science Publishing, 1998.
2. P.C. Angelo, R. Subramaniam, Powder Metallurgy - Science, Technology and Application, Prentice Hall
India Ltd. New Delhi, 2008.
3. R.M. German, Powder Metallurgy- Principles and Applications, MPIF, Priceton, 1994.
4. ASM Handbook, Vol. 7, Powder Metallurgy, ASM International, 2010
Course content @ MM 306
• Introduction to powder metallurgy (P/M)

• Powder production

• Characterization of metal powders

• Powder compaction and design of parts

• Sintering process

• Powder metallurgy forging

• Powder metallurgy rolling

• Powder metallurgy products

• Quality control in Powder Metallurgy


Introduction to powder metallurgy (P/M)

• Definition of P/M

• History of powder metallurgy

• Scope of powder metallurgy

• Comparison chart

• Advantages and limitations of P/M

• Steps in powder metallurgy


What is powder metallurgy?
• The technology and art of producing metal powders and of
utilization of metal powders for the production of massive
materials and shaped objects (ASM handbook)

• A process by which fine powdered materials are blended,


pressed into a desired shape, then heated in a controlled
atmosphere to bond the contacting surfaces of the particles and
establish the desired properties (manufacturing engineers).

• The technology and art of producing metal powders and of


utilization of metal powders for the production of massive
materials and shaped objects with anticipated properties.
History of powder metallurgy (P/M)
• P/M was used long before the furnaces were developed
• Earliest use of iron powder dates back to 3000 B.C.
• Egyptians used a “Sponge iron” for making tools
• A process modification developed by African tribes
Reduction of iron oxide > breaking of spongy iron particles >
washing > sorting > sintering/forging
• Fabrication of Delhi iron pillar (~6 tons)
• The metallurgy of platinum in Europe during 18th and 19th
centuries
• one of the most important stages of development for modern P/M
History of powder metallurgy (P/M)
History of powder metallurgy (P/M)
Scope of powder metallurgy

Comparison of P/M with other manufacturing processes:


considering various parameters

The process-material matrix


The process-shape matrix
The process–mass range chart
The process-tolerance chart
The process–surface roughness chart
The economic batch size chart
The process-material matrix for manufacturing
The process-shape matrix for manufacturing
The process–mass range chart for manufacturing
The process-tolerance chart for manufacturing
The process–surface roughness chart for manufacturing

 The inclusion of finishing processes allows simple process chains to be explored.


The economic batch size chart for manufacturing
Advantages of P/M
• Enables close dimensional tolerances – near net shape possible
• Good surface finish
• Manufacture of complex shapes possible
• Hard materials used to make components that are difficult to
machine can be readily made – tungsten wires for incandescent
lamps
• Environment friendly, energy efficient
• Suited for moderate to high volume component production
• Powders of uniform chemical composition => reflected in the
finished part
• wide variety of materials => miscible, immiscible systems;
refractory metals
• Parts with controlled porosity can be made
Limitations of P/M

• High cost of powder material & tooling


• Less strong parts than wrought ones
• Less well known process
Steps in powder metallurgy

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