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Inorganic coatings S w i f t L e v i c k i n v e s t s in n e w r a r e earth magnet plant A £r7 MILLION investment in a purpose built factory for the manufacture of rare earth permanent magnets is being made by UK company Swiit Levick. The company, which is owned by Outokumpu of Finland, has purchased a 4 hectare site for the new facility near Sheffield. The 2000 m 2 plant is scheduled to commence operations in J u n e 1993, and will be equipped with the latest automated production technology and advanced computer systems. The decision to invest in such a project follows recent product and process developments at its existing rare earth factory in Rotherham, says Swift Levick. Included in the new factory will be equipment acquired after negotiations with Treibacher Chemische Werke A G (Magnets Division),
BASF introduces MIM technology in Japan BASF Japan plans to market a metal powder injection moulding (MIM) technology, developed by its German parent company, in Japan. The Metamold technique uses a modified polyacetai as a binder in place of conventional polyolefins, permitting a reduction in
w h ic h has r e c e n t l y announced its intention to cease magnet production. SLM's new rare earth magnet facility will concentrate on the manufacture of samarium cobalt types -both SmCo5 and Sm2Co17 -- but, following a licensing agreement between Outokumpu and Sumitomo; Swift Levick also has the option of manufacturing neodymium-iron-boron magnets. Production of this range would e x t e n d the capacity already available at Outokumpu Magnets OY at its plant in Pori, Finland. SLM has existing plants which manufacture Alnico and ferrite permanent magnets, on another site in Sheffield, in future all its operations will be concentrated at the new site. Martin Satur, Sur~ Lerick Magnets Ltd; tel: + 44(0) 709-365233.
the processing te m p er at u r e from 600°C to 150°C and reducing the time required to 1-4 hours; ten times faster than conventional methods. The incidence of defective products has been reduced from nearly 20% to zero, allowing precise, cheaper moulding of complex shaped parts, says BASF. BASFJapan Ltd; tel: + 813-3238-2226; f a x : + 81-33263-5769. ( I n f ~ o n sup-
Making SiN parts cheaply The cost of mass producing automotive parts made from silicon nitride (SIN) is lower than trial production costs have indicated, say Nissan Motor and the Japanese National Institute for Research in Inorganic Materials. The two organizations calculated the cost of SiN turbocharger rotors and piston pins. For a production volume of 10 000 units a month, the cost of the rotor can be cut to onethird of that of trial production. The cost of the piston pins can be reduced to approximately one-tenth of trial pro-
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duction costs. Nissan and NIRIM have also developed ~-Si3N4 which is stronger than the ~3N4 currently used to produce automotive parts. It costs less than half as much. Nissan believes that the ~Si3N4 will be used in further automotive applications. Nissan Motor Co; tel: + 813-3543-5523; f a x : + 81-33544-0109; or: NIRIM; tel: + 81-298-51-3351; fax: + 81298- 52- 7449. ( I n f o r m a t i o n supplied by COMLINE Intern a t i o n a l Corp. COMLINE news service copyright 1992.)
firms listed THE EUROPEAN inorganic coatings market is currently worth more than if800 million, and this is set to grow at an annual rate of 5-10%, says the publisher of a new directory for the sector. Rapid growth is anticipated in low emissivity coated glass, coated wear parts, steel dies and tools.These and other trends in inorganic coatings are outlined in the directory. The 'European Advanced Inorganic Coatings Directory 1992' provides full details for more than 1000 companies, including address, telephone and fax numbers, contact names, and complete alphabetical information on the inorganic coatings and services offered. Coating types listed include metallic, ceramic, diamond, composite coatings, pyrolytic carbon coatings and optical coatings. Materials Technology Publications; tel: + 44- (0) 923237910; f a x : + 44-(0)923211510.
plied by COMLINE International Corp. COMLINE news service copyright 1992.)
People L a n g C B E has been appointed as chairman of Manganese Bronze Holdings plc the parent company of Ipswich, UK, based sintering firm Manganese Bronze Ltd. Mr Lang is a m e t a l l u r g i s t and engineer by training. He has joined MBH following his retirement from the chair of PE International, a management and computer consultant. HUGH
Professor Northiko Nakanishi is t h e new
president of the J a p a n Society o f - P o w d e r and Powder Metallurgy. The Society awarded a prize for distinctive merit in the industry to Profess o r T e r u h l s a Watanabe. Meritorious service prizes went to Dr Tohru Kohno and Shlkats.
Mr
Hideo
MPIF calls for papers A 'CALL for papers' has been issued for the 1993 International Conference and Exhibition on Powder Metallur~ and Materials. Sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), the event will take place 16-19 May 1993 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. General technical sessions will review developments in metal powders, powder metallurgy (PM) parts and products, production techniques, in addition to the latest trends in metal and ceramic injection moulding. Papers are also being solicited on advanced PM materials and particulate technology covering such topics as nanoscale materials, hybrid packaging, intermetallics, metal matrix composites, and rapid solidification technology. Individuals interesting in participating in the technical sessions should send an abstract of 100-150 words to the technical programme committee by 1 October 1992. MPIF; tel: + 1-609-4527700;fax: + 1-609-987-8523.
PM94 set for Paris T H E 1994 P O W D E R Metallurgy World Congress and Exhibition will take place in Paris, 6-9 June 1994. It is to be organized by SF2M on behalf of the European Powder Metallurgy Association. The programme includes conference sessions, special programmes for end-users and education, a trade exhibition and organized visits for delegates to scientific and industrial establishments throughout France. The technical programme deals comprehensively with the whole spectrum of powder metallurgy (PM) through verbal and poster presentations. Workshops will focus on more topical issues. Around 150 companies are expected as exhibitors, with some 1800 m 2 of floor space covered. All the events will take place in the CN1T World Trade Centre in the La Defense business district of Paris. Jane Diggory, EPMA; tel: + 44- (0) 743-248899; f a x : + 44- (0) 743-362969.
UPDATE
Inorganic coatings S w i f t L e v i c k i n v e s t s in n e w r a r e earth magnet plant A £r7 MILLION investment in a purpose built factory for the manufacture of rare earth permanent magnets is being made by UK company Swiit Levick. The company, which is owned by Outokumpu of Finland, has purchased a 4 hectare site for the new facility near Sheffield. The 2000 m 2 plant is scheduled to commence operations in J u n e 1993, and will be equipped with the latest automated production technology and advanced computer systems. The decision to invest in such a project follows recent product and process developments at its existing rare earth factory in Rotherham, says Swift Levick. Included in the new factory will be equipment acquired after negotiations with Treibacher Chemische Werke A G (Magnets Division),
BASF introduces MIM technology in Japan BASF Japan plans to market a metal powder injection moulding (MIM) technology, developed by its German parent company, in Japan. The Metamold technique uses a modified polyacetai as a binder in place of conventional polyolefins, permitting a reduction in
w h ic h has r e c e n t l y announced its intention to cease magnet production. SLM's new rare earth magnet facility will concentrate on the manufacture of samarium cobalt types -both SmCo5 and Sm2Co17 -- but, following a licensing agreement between Outokumpu and Sumitomo; Swift Levick also has the option of manufacturing neodymium-iron-boron magnets. Production of this range would e x t e n d the capacity already available at Outokumpu Magnets OY at its plant in Pori, Finland. SLM has existing plants which manufacture Alnico and ferrite permanent magnets, on another site in Sheffield, in future all its operations will be concentrated at the new site. Martin Satur, Sur~ Lerick Magnets Ltd; tel: + 44(0) 709-365233.
the processing te m p er at u r e from 600°C to 150°C and reducing the time required to 1-4 hours; ten times faster than conventional methods. The incidence of defective products has been reduced from nearly 20% to zero, allowing precise, cheaper moulding of complex shaped parts, says BASF. BASFJapan Ltd; tel: + 813-3238-2226; f a x : + 81-33263-5769. ( I n f ~ o n sup-
Making SiN parts cheaply The cost of mass producing automotive parts made from silicon nitride (SIN) is lower than trial production costs have indicated, say Nissan Motor and the Japanese National Institute for Research in Inorganic Materials. The two organizations calculated the cost of SiN turbocharger rotors and piston pins. For a production volume of 10 000 units a month, the cost of the rotor can be cut to onethird of that of trial production. The cost of the piston pins can be reduced to approximately one-tenth of trial pro-
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duction costs. Nissan and NIRIM have also developed ~-Si3N4 which is stronger than the ~3N4 currently used to produce automotive parts. It costs less than half as much. Nissan believes that the ~Si3N4 will be used in further automotive applications. Nissan Motor Co; tel: + 813-3543-5523; f a x : + 81-33544-0109; or: NIRIM; tel: + 81-298-51-3351; fax: + 81298- 52- 7449. ( I n f o r m a t i o n supplied by COMLINE Intern a t i o n a l Corp. COMLINE news service copyright 1992.)
firms listed THE EUROPEAN inorganic coatings market is currently worth more than if800 million, and this is set to grow at an annual rate of 5-10%, says the publisher of a new directory for the sector. Rapid growth is anticipated in low emissivity coated glass, coated wear parts, steel dies and tools.These and other trends in inorganic coatings are outlined in the directory. The 'European Advanced Inorganic Coatings Directory 1992' provides full details for more than 1000 companies, including address, telephone and fax numbers, contact names, and complete alphabetical information on the inorganic coatings and services offered. Coating types listed include metallic, ceramic, diamond, composite coatings, pyrolytic carbon coatings and optical coatings. Materials Technology Publications; tel: + 44- (0) 923237910; f a x : + 44-(0)923211510.
plied by COMLINE International Corp. COMLINE news service copyright 1992.)
People L a n g C B E has been appointed as chairman of Manganese Bronze Holdings plc the parent company of Ipswich, UK, based sintering firm Manganese Bronze Ltd. Mr Lang is a m e t a l l u r g i s t and engineer by training. He has joined MBH following his retirement from the chair of PE International, a management and computer consultant. HUGH
Professor Northiko Nakanishi is t h e new
president of the J a p a n Society o f - P o w d e r and Powder Metallurgy. The Society awarded a prize for distinctive merit in the industry to Profess o r T e r u h l s a Watanabe. Meritorious service prizes went to Dr Tohru Kohno and Shlkats.
Mr
Hideo
MPIF calls for papers A 'CALL for papers' has been issued for the 1993 International Conference and Exhibition on Powder Metallur~ and Materials. Sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), the event will take place 16-19 May 1993 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. General technical sessions will review developments in metal powders, powder metallurgy (PM) parts and products, production techniques, in addition to the latest trends in metal and ceramic injection moulding. Papers are also being solicited on advanced PM materials and particulate technology covering such topics as nanoscale materials, hybrid packaging, intermetallics, metal matrix composites, and rapid solidification technology. Individuals interesting in participating in the technical sessions should send an abstract of 100-150 words to the technical programme committee by 1 October 1992. MPIF; tel: + 1-609-4527700;fax: + 1-609-987-8523.
PM94 set for Paris T H E 1994 P O W D E R Metallurgy World Congress and Exhibition will take place in Paris, 6-9 June 1994. It is to be organized by SF2M on behalf of the European Powder Metallurgy Association. The programme includes conference sessions, special programmes for end-users and education, a trade exhibition and organized visits for delegates to scientific and industrial establishments throughout France. The technical programme deals comprehensively with the whole spectrum of powder metallurgy (PM) through verbal and poster presentations. Workshops will focus on more topical issues. Around 150 companies are expected as exhibitors, with some 1800 m 2 of floor space covered. All the events will take place in the CN1T World Trade Centre in the La Defense business district of Paris. Jane Diggory, EPMA; tel: + 44- (0) 743-248899; f a x : + 44- (0) 743-362969.