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  • Surface Hardening by Ion Implantation
    Article - 19 Jun 2001
    The process of ion implantation is explained and how it is able to form hard, wear resistant surfaces, and ultimately extend component life times.
  • Polymers with Elasticity Gradients
    Article - 19 Jun 2001
    A new physical state for polymers has been developed, such that polymers have a controlled elastic modulus and refractive index gradients through them. Potential applications include gaskets and...
  • Steels Challenge Alternative Materials in the Automotive Industry
    Article - 6 Jun 2001
    Developments in the steel industry are helping stave off challenges from alternative materials such as aluminium and plastics in the automotive industry. Steel still dominates for many reasons which...
  • Thermoplastics - Material Glossary
    Article - 24 May 2001
    Various thermoplastics such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, fluoropolymers, polyamides, polyarylates, polycarbonate, polysulphones, thermoplastic polyesters and polyimides, polyoxymethylene,...
  • Engineering Seals - Seals for Rotating Shafts
    Article - 24 May 2001
    Bore seals and 'O' rings for reciprocating shafts, reciprocating seals, and seals for rotating shafts are explained. Designs, materials and relative costs are covered.
  • Self Reinforced Polymers
    Article - 23 May 2001
    Using a hot compaction process, polymeric fibres can be partially melted together. Through control of the molecular structure the mechanical properties compared to the bulk material are improved....
  • Titanium Diboride (TiB2) - Properties and Applications
    Article - 18 May 2001
    TiB2 is an extremely hard material with an extremely high melting point. These properties lend it to uses as ballistic armour, cathodes in Hall-Heroult cells for aluminium smelting as well as seals...
  • Acetal Polyoxymethylene Copolymer - POM
    Article - 5 May 2001
    Thermoplastic. Excellent rigidity, impact toughness, abrasion resistance, creep resistance and solvent resistance. Advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of...
  • Advanced Thermoplastic Composites
    Article - 24 Apr 2001
    Matrix and fibre materials are described, as are prepreg forming processes, post impregnation processes and fabrication processes such as tube and rod formation, hydroforming, diaphragm and stretch...
  • Aluminium - The Resource
    Article - 23 Apr 2001
    Aluminium is one of the most abundant elements in the earths crust. The extraction, refining and environmental impacts of these processes are considered, as are recycling, and future product and...

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