Powder Metallurgy
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The official GTU curriculum for Powder Metallurgy (subject code DI04021101) as prescribed for Rubber · Semester 4 divides the course into 6 units, covering 19 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI04021101)Unit 1 Introduction to Powder metallurgy process
- 1.1 Definition of Powder metallurgy. 1.2 Basic steps of Powder Metallurgy process. 1.3 Advantages
- Limitation and Application of Powder metallurgy
Unit 2 Characteristics of metal powder
- 2.1 Introduction: importance of powder characteristics in Powder metallurgy processes. 2.2 Particle characteristics like size
- shape, and size distribution. 2.3 Powder mass properties like apparent density
- tap density
- flow rate. 2.4 Green and sintered compact properties like density
- common defects
Unit 3 Metal powder production methods
- 3.1 Atomization processes (gas
- centrifugal). 3.2 Reduction of metal oxides. 3.3 Electrolytic deposition method. 3.4 Mechanical methods (crushing and milling). 3.5 Chemical methods (condensation of metal vapour) and carbonyl processes. 3.7 Selection of powder production method for specific applications
- Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Metallurgy Engineering Subject Code : DI04021101 Subject Name : Powder Metallurgy
Unit 4 Powder Mixing, Blending and Compaction Methods
- 4.1 Objectives and methods of powder mixing and blending. 4.2 Fundamentals of powder compaction: rearrangement
- densification. 4.3 Types of compaction presses: mechanical
- hydraulic, and pneumatic. 4.4 Compaction tooling and role of lubricants. 4.5 Single-action and double-action compaction. 4.6 Isostatic pressing and hot pressing: principles and applications
Unit 5 Sintering & Sintered Products
- objectives, and mechanism of sintering. 5.2 Stages of sintering and effect of process variables. 5.3 Sintering atmospheres and furnaces. 5.4 Liquid-phase sintering: principle and applications. 5.5 Defects in sintering and their remedies. 5.6 Study of sintered products: bearings
- cutting tools
- friction parts
- electrical contacts
Unit 6 Advanced Powder Metallurgy Processes
- 6.1 Introduction and need for advanced PM processes. 6.2 Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP): principle
- applications. 6.3 Metal Injection Moulding (MIM): steps and applications. 6.4 Additive Manufacturing using metal powders
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