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introduces case histories illustrating the development
of several significant PM stainless steel
parts. These case studies highlight the many
potential uses for PM stainless steel and their
competitive advantages over the wrought grades.
This chapter highlights the authors’ premise that
as the corrosion resistance of PM stainless steels
is increased through a fundamental knowledge of
processing, opportunities for the use of PM stainless
steel will grow.
Finally, this book is an excellent resource on
PM stainless steels. For the individual exposed to
PM stainless steels for the first time, it provides a
fundamental understanding of the factors impacting
the successful production of stainless steel
PM parts, from powder manufacturing to process-
ing conditions in compaction and sintering. For
the more experienced user of PM stainless steels,
it provides a wealth of references with which to
explore specific topics in a more detailed fashion.
The compilation of properties (mechanical and
corrosion) and the atlas of microstructures make
this an excellent reference book for anyone utilizing
PM stainless steels.
For more information on this title, contact the
MPIF Publications Department at 609-452-7700;
E-mail: plebedz@mpif.org; www.mpif.org.
Christopher T. Schade
Manager–Pilot Plants
Hoeganaes Corporation
1001 Taylors Lane
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
Volume 44, Issue 4, 2008
International Journal of Powder Metallurgy