Syllabus
Basic steps of powder metallurgy, powder fabrication techniques and Characterization, various Compaction techniques, Sintering techniques and mechanisms, Various compaction techniques -Injection molding, Powder forging/ rolling/ extrusion, Hot pressing/ Isostatic Pressing, Post Sintering process, Application of Powder Metallurgy Parts - Production of filters, self-lubricating bearings, gears, friction parts, electrical materials, sintering of carbide tools, Application of powder metallurgy in automobile and space industries.
Text Books
Same as Reference
References
1. Upadhyaya, Powder Metallurgy Technology, Cambridge International Science Publishing, 2002.
2. J. S. Hirschhorn: Introduction to Powder Metallurgy, American Powder Metallurgy Institute, Princeton, NJ, 1976.
3. P. C. Angelo and R. Subramanian: Powder Metallurgy- Science, Technology and Applications, PHI, New Delhi, 2008.
4. R. M. German, Powder Metallurgy- Principles and Applications, MPIF, Priceton, 1994
5. C.R. Shakespeare Sands, R.L., Powder Metallurgy: Practice and Applications, George Newnes Limited
Course Outcomes (COs):
CO1: Understand the manufacturing methodologies involved using metallic powder as the starting material
CO2: Interpret and analyze various mechanisms involved in sintering of Powder metallurgy parts.