This book provides a comprehensive exploration of powder metallurgy and its transformative impact on modern manufacturing processes. It covers advanced techniques such as mechanical alloying, sintering, and additive manufacturing, demonstrating their real-world applications across industries like aerospace, automotive, and energy. The chapters explore the synthesis and characterization of materials, as well as the use of nanotechnology to enhance properties like strength, thermal resistance, and conductivity. With a focus on both traditional methods and emerging technologies, this book showcases how powder metallurgy is driving innovation and shaping the future of material design and industrial production.
Raúl Pérez‑Bustamante is a Professor at the Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados in Mexico. His research interests include composite materials, powder metallurgy, the synthesis of materials through powder metallurgy, and their application in additive manufacturing and industrial technological development.
1. Foundations of Powder Metallurgy.- 2. Core Techniques in Powder Metallurgy.- 3. Additive Manufacturing with Metal Powders.- 4. Metal Injection Molding (MIM) and Emerging Variants.- 5. Products and Applications of Powder Metallurgy in Industry.