The graph shows the effect of tempering temperature on the hardness and retained austenite content of Type 440C stainless steel austenitized at 1065°C (1950°F).
Excillum Metaljet X-ray tube replaces solid anode with molten metal jet for longer life
Excillum AB, Sweden, has developed the MetalJet x-ray tube, in which a conventional microfocus tube with a solid-metal anode, is replaced by a liquid-metal jet.
Fraunhofer builds functioning scale model of gas turbine via additive manufacturing
The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM) in Germany, reports that it has developed a fully-functional, true-to-scale gas turbine that demonstrates the potential and limitations of powder bed-based additive manufacturing technologies.
ASTM International supports research projects for additive manufacturing standards
ASTM International, Conshohocken, Pa., announces its second round of funding to support research that helps expedite standards in additive manufacturing.
Spray Tips: Fluidized-bed powder feeders
In fluidized-bed powder feeders, a bed of powder is continuously agitated by a fluidizing gas, in this case the carrier gas.