17.22 - Describe the relative advantages and limitations of cold and hot
isostatic pressing.
17.27 – should green compacts be brought up to the sintering
temperature slowly or rapidly? Explain your reasoning.
17.29 – Explain the effects of using fine powders and those of using
coarse powders in the making of P/M parts
17.34 – It is possible to infiltrate P/M parts with various resins as
well as with metals. What possible applications can benefit from
infiltration? Explain.
26.19 – explain why the mechanical properties of workpiece materials
are not significant in most of the processes described in this chapter.
26.20 – In which of the manufacturing activities in industry is the
wire EDM process most applicable?
26.21 – Why do different material-removal processes affect the fatique
strength of materials to different degrees?
26.23 – Which of the advanced machining processes causes thermal
damage? What is the consequence of such damage to workpieces
26.32 – Does EDM affect the fatique strength of cold workes metals?
Explain.
