Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780133128741
Author: Serope Kalpakjian, Steven Schmid
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 17, Problem 1RQ

Describe briefly the production steps involved in making powder metallurgy parts.

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Describe briefly the production steps involved in making powder metallurgy parts.

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There are several sequential steps in making powder metallurgy parts. It involves powder production, followed by blending and compaction. After that sintering is carried out and finally the finishing operations.

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Chapter 17 Solutions

Manufacturing Engineering & Technology

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