Superior joining solutions for a wide variety of duct, conduit and pipe products. (read more)

Our unique and highly developed metal deposition process, coined LAP™ (Laser Applied Powder), offers government and private industry first-time access to this extraordinary metal surface restoration technology. We will initially focus on surface restoration for aerospace, power generation, and defense applications. (read more)

GF Piping Systems Introduces New Electrofusion Joining Machine Featuring Fast, Simple Operation with Hand-Held User Interface and Integral Carrying Case (read more)

The Nature of Powders

We think of powders as a mass of solid particles or granules. In fact these particles are usually surrounded by air (or other fluid) and it is the solids plus fluid combination that significantly affects the bulk properties of the powder. It is perhaps the most complicating characteristic because the amount of fluid can be so variable.

Powders are... (read more)

BTM's Lance-N-Loc® Joining System produces clean, strong and consistent joints in most coated or uncoated metals. The joints are characterized by a "button" formed on the die side layer of metal and a recess formed in the punch side layer. (read more)

Joining Technologies is recognized as a world-class resource for challenging micro-welding and joining applications. Their focus on materials joining and their devotion to the welding sciences offers their customer the advantage of rapid prototyping and product development. (read more)

The Nature of Powders

• About powders
• Predicting flowability of powders
• Powder testing and the need for innovation
• Classification of powders

TPL offers a range of titanate powders with controlled size and chemistry. The nano-size powders are produced via an aqueous, low temperature process that allows for binary and tertiary oxide compositions with controlled stoichiometries. (read more)

Powder testing and powder flow characterisation are now possible using the patented FT4 Powder Rheometer, a revolutionary instrument for providing fast and consistent measurements of powder flow properties. The FT4 aids formulation of new materials, helps optimise handling and processing and can provide quality control standards that lead to real productivity and quality gains. (read more)

The process of hot plate welding uses a heated platen to melt the joining surfaces of the two halves of a thermoplastic part. Properly designed joints welded under precise process control often equal or exceeds the strength of any other part area. SEE ANSWERS TO FAQs & A VIDEO DEMONSTRATION (read more)