Classification Strategy to Identify and Classify Common Cracks in Green-State Powdered Metallurgy Compacts

Abstract

<p>The presence of and/or the potential for cracks in powder metallurgy components is an industry recognized quality concern. In an industry wide survey, eliminating or controlling of cracks was found to be the second most important research priority identified [1]. The general improvement of mechanical properties was the number one issue identified. It should be noted, however, that the benefits of material properties gains only slightly exceeded that of the cracking issue in importance to the industry respondents of the surveys.</p>