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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.
  • 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...
  • Packaging Materials
    Article - 5 Jun 2001
    Paper, natural fibres, glass, metals and many plastics are used as packaging materials. The reasons for their use and developments in the packaging industry are explained.
  • MMCs, an Alternative Material for Railway Car Braking Systems
    Article - 30 May 2001
    Aluminium based metal matrix composites have been shown to be a superior material for railway car brake disks compared to conventional iron items. This case study looks at thermal characteristics,...
  • 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....
  • Advanced Materials in the Sport of Fencing
    Article - 15 Mar 2001
    Fencing has been brought into the 20th century with the help of advanced materials such as polycarbonate, kevlar and dual phase steel materials.
  • Glass - Laminated Glass
    Article - 16 Feb 2001
    Laminated glass comprises layers of glass in a “sandwich-type” arrangement, in which a layer of flexible polymeric material is sandwiched between two layers of glass.
  • Glass - Toughened Glass
    Article - 16 Feb 2001
    For many applications, such as buildings requiring large spans of glass, toughened glass is the only acceptable alternative.
  • Thermoplastic Composites - An Introduction
    Article - 15 Feb 2001
    This article discusses thermoplastic composites and how they have overtaken aluminum as the production material of choice in the aviation and transportation industries.
  • Silicon Nitride (Si3N4) Properties and Applications
    Article - 6 Feb 2001
    Silicon nitride (Si3N4) comes in forms such as reaction bonded, sintered and hot pressed. Excellent thermo mechanical properties have seen this material used for engine parts, bearings, metal...

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