Joining of Advanced and Speciality Materials

Proceedings from ASM Materials Solutions Conference, Rosemont, Illinois, 12-15 October 1998. The new techniques covered in this volume now make possible the joining of the new advanced and specialty materials. Includes thirty-one papers by noted researchers from around the world Presents examples of the successful application of the new joining technologies in industries ranging from aerospace and nuclear to automotive and cutting tools These new joining techniques can be used to fabricate large and intricate shapes not feasible under previously available techniques. New advanced and specialty materials have been developed recently for enhanced performance under severe temperature and environmental conditions. This volume presents the latest information on joining technologies applicable to these metals and alloys, ceramics and composites. Topics include joining techniques (diffusion bonding, active-metal brazing, transient liquid-phase bonding and friction welding, for example) thermodynamics, kinetics and interfacial reactions joint microstructures and microstructural development at joint/bulk interfaces thermomechanical properties and environmental stability of joints ceramic-metal joints wetting and diffusion examples of application of these joining technologies. Contents: Advanced Joining Technologies Diffusion, TLP, and Direct Bonding Advanced Joining and Characterization Technologies Brazing of Advanced Materials Welding and Weld Characterization Novel and Advanced Brazing Technologies Friction Welding and Characterization.