Testing and Quality Standards for Powder Metallurgy Products

Abstract

This article enumerates the quality control methods of powder metallurgy process and testing of finished components. The standards followed in various countries and widely used in industries are compiled in this article. The information furnished here will be helpful for research workers, particularly in academic institutions that have no access to international standards.

Keywords:

• Powder metallurgy
• Apparent density
• Flow rate
• Particle size
• Green compacts
• Sintering
• Testing of P/M components
• Tensile test
• Fatigue test
• Bend test
• Impact test
• P/M standards
• Radial crushing strength
• Secondary operations
• Compressibility

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