This Self-Study Course provides the fundamental principles of machining of powder metallurgy (PM) materials. The student will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of PM machining and materials. The Course has a strong technical emphasis on concepts to improve the machinability of PM materials addressing topics such as additives, cutting fluids, economics of tool choices, tool coatings and PM material morphology. This technically in-depth Course provides valuable knowledge for career development.
Target Audience
- Materials Engineers and Technologists
- Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Process, and Aerospace Engineers
- Quality Assurance Engineers and Technologists
- Management and Overseers of Powder Metallurgy Organizations
Recommended Pre-Requisites
MPIF’s Basic PM Short Course and Sintering Course.
Duration of Course
This Course contains fifteen (15) pre-recorded segments that average 35 minutes each. The Course will be open to the student for 2 months from the date of purchase.
Materials Included
E-Publications
- Powder Metallurgy Design Manual
- Machining & Machinability of PM Components
- Secondary Operations Compilation: Theory & Equipment Related
Cost of Course - $800 per individual for less than 6 employees
$700 per individual for groups of 6-9 employees
$600 per individual for groups of 10 or more employees
(Contact Stephanie Schember to register multiple employees.)
This Course contains fifteen (15) pre-recorded segments that average 35 minutes each. Below is a listing of lectures with a short description of goals/objectives that will be defined within the lecture.
Part 1 Machining of PM Materials – Why is it « different » from a Metallurgical Point of View, Carl Blais, Laval University
Part 2 An Overview of Machining PM Materials— “Read the Process”, Thorsten Upmeier, Federal-Mogul Burscheid GmbH
Part 3 PM Material Systems and Machinability, Roland Warzel III, North American Höganäs
Part 4 Machinability of PM Steels: Machining Aids and Microstructures, Neal Kraus, Hoeganaes Corporation
Part 5 Modern Tools and Techniques for Machining PM Materials, Don Graham, Seco Tools, LLC
Part 6 Methods for Evaluating Machinability on PM parts, John Engquist, FAPMI, JENS Solutions LLC
Part 7 Machining Metal AM Parts: What's Old, What's New?, Prof. Edward De Meter, The Pennsylvania State University, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Part 8 Machinability of Ferrous PM Materials: Microstructure Effect on Machinability, W. Brian James, FAPMI, PMtech
Part 9 An Edgy, Cutting Edge View of the Cutting Edge Design of PcBN and PCD Tools, Bill Shaffer, Conicity Technologies
Part 10 Innovative Use of Statistics and Design of Experiments for PM Machining Optimization, Thorsten Upmeier, Federal-Mogul Burscheid GmbH
Part 11 General Principles to Design & Build a Cutting Tool (Reamers), Gary McCarel, Star-SU / Star Cutter Company Tom Schulte, Star-SU / Star Cutter Company
Part 12 Abrasive Form Grinding – The perfect Pairing of Precision and Aggression, Matthew Brown, Advanced Automotive Grinding
Part 13 Resin Impregnation for Improved Machinability of PM Parts, John Halladay, Godfrey & Wing Inc.
Part 14 The Science of Why Ferrous Materials Containing MnS Rust after Sintering, Craig Stringer, Atlas Pressed Metals
Part 15 Proactive Use of PCBN Tools for PM Machining, Brett Young, Shape-Master Tool Company
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Cancellation
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