Metal

Channelling quality for moulded parts using fast manufacturing

Direct metal laser-sintering (DMLS) technology may sound like something out of science fiction. But as its manufacturers and users report, it’s gaining ground among customers as a way to produce...

In Europe they're hard metals: in the U.S. they're viewed differently

Why do hardmetals have such high status in professional circles in Europe, whilst in North America cemented carbides are the metaphorical poor relation? It's an important question for Metal Powder...

EDS as a method of manufacturing diamond tools

This paper details the use of electro discharge sintering (EDS) to sinter diamond containing segments to high density and strength from standard iron powders using a split mould with insulating sides...