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Non-Ferrous Alloys - Videos

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Non-Ferrous Alloys Videos

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AXAA 2011 Conference
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Biomaterials
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Carbon Fibre - Future Directions Interviews
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Ceramic Materials
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Coatings
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Composite Materials
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Corrosion
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Ferrous Alloys
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Functional Materials
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Hard Materials
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High Temperature Materials
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ICONN 2010 Interviews
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Light Alloys
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Machining
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Materials and Austceram 2009
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Materials Processing
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Materials Science and Technology 2008 (MS+T'08)

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Materials Science and Technology 2009 (MS+T'09)
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Materials Testing and Characterisation
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MRS 2008 Fall Meeting Video Interviews
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MRS 2010 Fall Meeting
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Nanomaterials
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Non-Ferrous Alloys
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Pittcon 2009 Interviews
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Pittcon 2011 Interviews
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Precious Metals
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Recylced and Sustainable Materials
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Rubbers and Elastomers
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Stainless Steel
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Structural Materials
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Thermoplastics
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Thermosetting Polymers
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Welding and Brazing

Non-Ferrous Alloys Videos

Magnesium Alloys - Future of Lightweight Material for Automotive and Aerospace Industries

A video clip showing the future of lightweight material, Magnesium. Alloy composing of titanium alumina are already in existence for the construction industry. A new lightweight material is required for automotive and aerospace industry. Magnesium which is the lightest of all metal display many potentials. The video demonstrate the properties of magnesium (Mg), the challenges associated with using magnesium (Mg), the characterization and processing of these lightweight magnesium alloys.

Demonstration of the xSORT Handheld XRF Analyzer from Spectro Analytical

In this video John Kelly and Dan Soisson from Spectro Analytical demonstrate the xSORT handheld x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer. This portable unit is ideally suited to rapid throughput metals sorting and identification such as in scrap yards and stainless steel warehousing.

CES Edupack Materials Selection Software from Granta Design

Hannah Melia from Granta Design tells us about their materials selection software package that is used at over 600 univesities worldwide. Typically used by engineering departments, it is suited to all levels of education and can be used as a basic educationsal tool to educate about materials science, through to a materials selection instrument.

Hardness Testing of Gold, Titanium, Platinum and Tungsten Carbide Rings Using a Jigsaw Blade

The video clips shows different types of "wedding rings" undergoing jigsaw blade test for their relative hardness. (Gold, vs, Titanium, vs platinum vs tungsten carbide rings)

How Aluminum is Made

The process of making aluminum is described. Starting with the raw material bauxite and going via the Bayer process, we see the aluminum production procedure.

The Bruker Tracer Turbo SD Handheld Portable XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) Analyzer

The Bruker AXS Tracer Turbo SD, incorporating the silicon drift detector is demonstrated. It can analyze both ferrous alloys and light alloys, with this demomstration including a stainless steel and aluminium aloy. The instrument is suited to metals analysis, such as scrap metal sorting.

The Clemex CMT Automated Microhardness Testing Machine

The Clemex CMT is an automated microhardness testing machine that can operate in Vickers or Knoop testing modes. Operation can be fully automatic thanks to PC control and image analysis software.

Producing Copper Gaskets Using Waterjet Cutting by FedTech

Using waterjet cutting to produce copper gaskets by FedTech.

Pressing Powders - Compacting Metal Powders in Powder Metallurgy

A video clip animation showing the process by which powders are compacted in the powder metallurgy process. The animation demonstrates the automated process used to produce green powder compacts.

Shape Memory Alloy - A Demonstration

ThThis video demonstrates how shape memory alloys such as Nitonol, a nickel-titanium alloy work, returning to their original shape after having been deformed. This shape memory behaviour is thanks to the two possible crystal stuctures that they posssess.

Waterjet Cutting a Thick Block of Aluminum by FedTech

A demonstration of waterjet cutting from a thick blocl of aluminium by FedTech.

How Heat Treatment Affects the Properties of Metal and Alloys

A video clip providing a basic understanding of heat treatment of metals and alloy structures. A description of crystallography and crystallization changes that occur and how they affect the properties of metals and alloys.

Carbon Fibre Composites and Shape Memory Alloys Help Advance Wing Design

A video clip showing how composites are replacing many of today's materials. In particular aircraft wing structure are now commonly made of carbon fibre composite layers held together by epoxy resisn which produce a material that is light, strong and rigid. Piezoelectric fibres which can change shape or morph from one shape to another are paving way for new wing designs.

Alternative Material to Silicon based Solar Cells - The New Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSC)

The Japanese are developing dye-sensitized solar cells (DSC) which does not require any silicon making it cost effective and can be mass produced to meet future market demand as solar cell usage increase. The current development method has overcome previous production challenges and meet up to the JIS standard and the results are comparable to conventional silicon based solar cells.

Everyday Application of Epoxy Adhesive

Epoxy is great for gluing together a variety of materials. From glass to stone, the video demonstrates why epoxy glue is what you need to use to get a lasting bond.

The Anter LS2 Module for Thermal Property Determination

The FlashLine series from Anter Corp is able to determine various thermal properties of a wide range of materials using the laser flash method. The properties that the FlashLine can determine include thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity and specific heat capacity. The modular unit allows thermal properties to be determined at a range of temperatures from cryogenic to 2800°C.

Waterjet Cutting a Multi Layer Titanium Part by FedTech

A multi layer titanium part is cut at an angle using a waterjet cutter. This video produced by FedTech.

Waterjet Cutting a Ceramic Coated Titanium Part by FedTech

Demomstration of waterjet cutting a ceramic coated titanium part by FedTech.

Metal Injection Moulding - An Overview of the Manufacturing Process

This video provides an overview of the metal injection molding process, itself a powder metallurgy production process. From the blending of metal powders and binders, to the pressing of green parts, to the sintering of compoents, this vidoe provides an excellent review of the entire production process.

Applications of Fullerenes In Carbon Fibre and Plastic Reinforcement

A video clip showing how fullerene can easily undergo a chemical change when expose to an organic solvent. This allows a wide range of applications of fullerenes in various fields. One of these is the incorporation of fullerenes in general plastics to further reinforce the plastics.

The Life of an Aluminum Can

The endless lifecycle of an aluminum can. From a aluminum drink can that is recycled and turned back into another drink can, to start the process all over again.

Identifying and Characterizing Foreign Particle Contamination in the Automotive Industry - ASPEX AQC SEM System

ASPEX has developed the industry's only totally integrated solution for the automated detection, identification, and characterization of micron-level debris in automotive manufacturing and cleansing operations, the AQC. Manufacturers have come to understand that particles smaller than can be seen by their current optical and gravimetric inspection techniques can impact production—particles that are easily be identified and characterized by the AQC.

How are Aluminum Cans Made? The Complete Production Process

A video clip showing the production of aluminum cans. Aluminum never deteriorates and therefore can be recycled completely unlike plastics. The video demonstrate the manufacturing of aluminum cans starting from a aluminum sheet that is made into circular shape by a punch press machine, drawing into a can-shape, cleaning using using hydrochloric acid and deionized water, through to varnishing and printing the outside of the can, as well as coating the inside of the can and finally necking. Inspection and packaging aspects are also covered.

Waterjet Cutting of Titanium Strip by FedTech

This short video from FedTech demonstrates how titanium strip can be cut into intricate and accurate parts using waterjet cutting.

Waterjet Cutting a Nickel Superalloy

Using a waterjet cutter to machines a nickel superalloy component for use in an advanced jet engine.

Demonstration of the Capabilities of Waterjet and Laser Cutting Processes by FedTech

This short video from FedTech demonstrates the versatility of waterjet and laser cutting processes. In particular it shows how the processes can be used to cut thick, thin, hard and soft materials.

The Search for Natural Resources - Copper, Iron Ore, Potash, Diamonds and Uranium

A video clip from Rio Tinto demonstrating the process of mine and natural resource exploration. They talk about materials such as copper, iron ore, potash, uranium, diamonds, coal in places such as America, Africa, Argentina, Canada and Australia. They also address the aspect of sustainability.

The Effects of Anodizing Metal and How it Works

Anodizing certain metals such as aluminum, titanium can produce certain optical characteristics. This video clip provides an in depth explanation of how the process works with a detailed demonstration.

Manufacturing Aluminium Road Wheels by Forging and Casting

This video shows the various processes used by Rays Wheels to manutacture both forged and cast aluminium wheels for road cars

Copper Gaskets Produced by Waterjet Cutting by FedTech

Demostration of copper gasketrs being produced using waterjet cutting techniques, by FedTech.

New Phenom Benchtop Electron Microscope Offering High Speed and Resolution

Introducing the new Phenom benchtop electron microscope from FEI. With today's industry requiring higher quality control and speed, the Phenom can produce high resolution images from submicron to nanoscale in seconds. It as easy as using a digital camera. This video will show you how~~

The Development of Magnesium Alloys of the Future and Their Applications

The search is on for structural metals for aerospace and automotive applications that are lighter in weight. While titanium and aluminum alloys are now common place, magnesium alloys are the materials of the future. The development of magnesium alloys and the technical problems that must be overcome are described. These problems include strength, corrosion resistance and the ability to be joined.

CAST Cooperative Research Centre - Functions and Successes

George Collins CEO of the CAST Cooperative Research Centre in Australia explains what who his organisation is and what they have set out to do and who is involved. In particular CAST partner with members of industry and look to improve processes and materials.

Analyzing Gun Shot Residue (GSR) Using the ASPEX GSR Analyzer SEM System

The ASPEX GSRTM Analyzer dates back to the late 60’s forensic laboratories in London started to use Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) for the manual detection and analysis of Gun Shot Residue (GSR) particles on a routine basis. Forty years later, SEMs are still used in laboratories world wide for the automated detection of GSR particles.

Alcoa Display Advanced Materials for Aerospace Applications

A video clip from Alcoa demonstrating advanced materials and integrated solutions for both commercial and military aerospace applications.

Handheld XRF Analyzers for Scrap Metal Applications

This video demonstrates the Innov-X range of handheld x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers and their important application for scrap metal recycling. The portable device can determine chemical composition of metals in just seconds. It also has an in-built database permitting alloy identification.

Constructing the Space Elevator with Carbon Nanotubes

An excellent documentary clip showing the future of the space elevator. The use of carbon nanotube to build man-kinds first space elevator. It was once thought as science fiction but the reality of it is closer than we think thanks to the advancement in nanotechnology and carbon nanotubes. Interviews with experts in all disciplines in the scientific community to detail the construction of the space elevator. A must see ~

Ultra High Precision Machining of Titanium for Cutting Edge Products

A video clip shows how the Suzuki Precision is pushing the limits, as customer needs are becoming more demanding in fields such as medical science, biotechnology and the semiconductor industry witht he advancement of nanotechnology. These industries are requiring more sophisticated cutting tools and cutting processes with various types of metal are required. In particular Suzuki Precision works with titanium developing processing technologies to produce cost effective finished items.

Waterjet Cutting Titanium by FedTech

Demonstration of waterjet cutting of titanium by FedTech.

The AZoM iPhone App - The World of Materials in the Palm of Your Hand

The iPhone app from AZoM.com gives you the world of materials in the palm of your hand. It offers you a totally portable way to locate materials solutions, suppliers and products as well as providing you with the latest materials news, conveniently broken down into categories to suit various industry sectors.

Demonstration of Some Basic Thermal Properties of Magnesium (Mg)

This video demonstrates some basic properties of the combustion of magnesium metal.

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