Manufacturing Systems and Processes

  1. Powder Metallurgy
    1. Powder Production Methods
      1. Atomization
        1. Water Atomization
          1. Gas Atomization
          2. Chemical Methods
            1. Reduction
              1. Electrolysis
              2. Mechanical Methods
                1. Mechanical Alloying
                  1. Grinding
                2. Powder Characterization
                  1. Particle Size Distribution
                    1. Particle Shape
                      1. Surface Area
                        1. Flowability
                        2. Blending and Mixing
                          1. Homogenization Techniques
                            1. Lubricant Addition
                              1. Binder Addition
                              2. Compaction Processes
                                1. Die Pressing
                                  1. Isostatic Pressing
                                    1. Cold Isostatic Pressing
                                      1. Hot Isostatic Pressing
                                      2. Powder Rolling
                                      3. Sintering
                                        1. Sintering Mechanisms
                                          1. Solid-State Sintering
                                            1. Liquid-Phase Sintering
                                            2. Furnace Types
                                              1. Atmosphere Control
                                                1. Post-Sintering Operations
                                                  1. Sizing
                                                    1. Machining
                                                      1. Heat Treatment

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