Ceramic Industry 1997: Vol 147 Index

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Editorial Index 1997
ADVANCED CERAMICS Kiln Fiber Lining System Improves Firing
The Art of Forming Near Net Shapes...... a0 Yields and Cuts Fuel Costs. . :
Capacitor Manufacturers Face Challenges Pulse Firing Improves Flexibility and Process Control . May, 22
in the Next Century , 28 Pulse Firing Improves Temperature Uniformity. . BCR, Jan, S-6
Ceramic Injection Molding Meets the Derm and for Real-Time Kiln Monitoring System
Manufacturing Complex Shapes......... , 42 Improves Firing Performance BCR, Jan, S-10
Ceramics and Cermets Revolutionize Understanding Drying and Dryer Control . . Data Book, Jul, 238
Industrial Metal Cutting OG Water, Water Everywhere Jan, 182
Demand for Injection Molded Components tt o Grow .. , 90
Direct-Write Technique Simplifies FORMING/FINISHING
Fabrication of Thick-Film Hybrids.. sation el , 24 Achieving Constant Body Performance
by Improving the Raw Material Batch
Electronics and Environmental Applications Push
Overall Use of Advanced Ceramics...... , 84 The Art of Forming Near Net Shapes .. .
Fine Grinding with Superabrasives. . . . , 38 Ceramic Injection Molding Meets the Demand
Flexible Computer System Puts Electronic for Manufacturing Complex Shapes . .
Ceramics Manufacturer Back on Track . 22 Ceramic Molds Are Still Getting Plastered
French Research Park Provides Technology Ceramics Forming: Extrusion |
Transfer Opportunities _ 70 Ceramics Forming: Extrusion II
Government and Industry Use Computer Modeling Fine Grinding with Superabrasives
to Improve Pressing and Sintering. .. , 34 Government and Industry Use Computer Modeling
High-Strength Ceramic Igniter May Revolutionize to Improve Pressing and Sintering
Gas Appliance Industry go How Much Green Strength is Too Much?...... BCR, Oct
Incubator Center Spurs Growth of Ceramic Business - , 62 Lowering Machining Costs of Ceramics
Lowering Machining Costs of Ceramics ...... , 14 New and Better Additives Ensure Fabrication
Manufacturing Costs Continue to anid of Quality Ceramics
Ceramic Composites Industry.. ea , 40 Rapid Prototyping with Engineered Ceramics
Markets Thrive Despite Challenges ae , 40 Understanding the Grinding Behavior
Measuring Adhesion of Thermal Spray Coati ngs 20 of Advanced Ceramics Data Book, Jul, 193
Measuring Interfacial Properties of
GLASS TECHNOLOGY
Fiber-Reinforced Composites .... , 49
Automated Annealing Improves Product
Rapid Prototyping with Engineered Ceramics . , 86
Quality and Production Efficiencies GMT, Sep, 8
Toward Economical Machining of
Automation and Streamlining Focus of
Advanced Ceramics 7,30
GLASTEC 96 GMT, Mar, S-12
Understanding the Grinding Behavior of
Computerized Control Systems Improve
Advanced Ceramics . Data Book, Jul, 193
Glass Processing
BATCHING AND MATERIALS HANDLING Evaluating Stresses in Glass Joints and Seals
Applying Attrition Dry Milling to Continuous A Guide to Glass Enamel
and Batch Modes Decorating Mediums Data Book, Jul, 206
Automated Batching System Improves Industry and Government Partnership
Accuracy and Lowers Costs Fuels Glass Industry GMT, Mar, S-4
How Well Is That Screen Really Working? Laser Inspection System Provides
Low-Cost Flow Monitoring Improves Detection of Float Glass GMT, Jun, S-22
Powder/Bulk Solids Handling Measuring Glass Properties Automatically. . . . GMT, Mar, S-11
On-line Glass Measurement Makes
DECORATING Meeting Customer Specifications Easier
Glazing System Combines Precision and Flexibility. . . . Sep, 78 Oxy-Fuel Firing Again a Focus of Glass
A Guide to Glass Enamel Decorating Problems Conference
Mediums Data Book, Jul, 206 The Search for a Perfect “Humungifier”
Improving the Performance of SGCD Hosts Annual Show and
Microwave-Resistant Gold Inks _ 14 Seminar in San Diego
SGCD Hosts Annual Show and Seminar in San Diego . Sep, 64 SGCD Hosts Yet Another Successful DECO Show .. : Dec, 33
SGCD Hosts Yet Another Successful DECO Show .. . Dec, 33 World's Largest Mirrors Will Provide
Solutions to Lead Glazes are Brought to the Table ... . Apr, 74 Window on the Universe GMT, Mar, S-16
Unleaded Glazes—A Challenge for the Millennium ... . Jul, 12
HEALTH, SAFETY & THE ENVIRONMENT
FIRING, DRYING Accidental Release Prevention Program Requirements. . Jan, 9
Continuous Kiln Design Improves Productivity Controlling Fugitive Dust Emissions with a
of Glost Firing Foam Suppression System BCR, Jul, S-3
High-Temperature Camera Monitors Furnace Electrodynamic Technology Monitors
Repairs In Situ Emissions with Precision
EPA: Cooperation vs. Confrontation
BCR = Brick & Clay Record Supplement * GMT = Glass Manufacturing Technology Supplement
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Editorial Index 1997
ADVANCED CERAMICS Kiln Fiber Lining System Improves Firing
The Art of Forming Near Net Shapes...... a0 Yields and Cuts Fuel Costs. . :
Capacitor Manufacturers Face Challenges Pulse Firing Improves Flexibility and Process Control . May, 22
in the Next Century , 28 Pulse Firing Improves Temperature Uniformity. . BCR, Jan, S-6
Ceramic Injection Molding Meets the Derm and for Real-Time Kiln Monitoring System
Manufacturing Complex Shapes......... , 42 Improves Firing Performance BCR, Jan, S-10
Ceramics and Cermets Revolutionize Understanding Drying and Dryer Control . . Data Book, Jul, 238
Industrial Metal Cutting OG Water, Water Everywhere Jan, 182
Demand for Injection Molded Components tt o Grow .. , 90
Direct-Write Technique Simplifies FORMING/FINISHING
Fabrication of Thick-Film Hybrids.. sation el , 24 Achieving Constant Body Performance
by Improving the Raw Material Batch
Electronics and Environmental Applications Push
Overall Use of Advanced Ceramics...... , 84 The Art of Forming Near Net Shapes .. .
Fine Grinding with Superabrasives. . . . , 38 Ceramic Injection Molding Meets the Demand
Flexible Computer System Puts Electronic for Manufacturing Complex Shapes . .
Ceramics Manufacturer Back on Track . 22 Ceramic Molds Are Still Getting Plastered
French Research Park Provides Technology Ceramics Forming: Extrusion |
Transfer Opportunities _ 70 Ceramics Forming: Extrusion II
Government and Industry Use Computer Modeling Fine Grinding with Superabrasives
to Improve Pressing and Sintering. .. , 34 Government and Industry Use Computer Modeling
High-Strength Ceramic Igniter May Revolutionize to Improve Pressing and Sintering
Gas Appliance Industry go How Much Green Strength is Too Much?...... BCR, Oct
Incubator Center Spurs Growth of Ceramic Business - , 62 Lowering Machining Costs of Ceramics
Lowering Machining Costs of Ceramics ...... , 14 New and Better Additives Ensure Fabrication
Manufacturing Costs Continue to anid of Quality Ceramics
Ceramic Composites Industry.. ea , 40 Rapid Prototyping with Engineered Ceramics
Markets Thrive Despite Challenges ae , 40 Understanding the Grinding Behavior
Measuring Adhesion of Thermal Spray Coati ngs 20 of Advanced Ceramics Data Book, Jul, 193
Measuring Interfacial Properties of
GLASS TECHNOLOGY
Fiber-Reinforced Composites .... , 49
Automated Annealing Improves Product
Rapid Prototyping with Engineered Ceramics . , 86
Quality and Production Efficiencies GMT, Sep, 8
Toward Economical Machining of
Automation and Streamlining Focus of
Advanced Ceramics 7,30
GLASTEC 96 GMT, Mar, S-12
Understanding the Grinding Behavior of
Computerized Control Systems Improve
Advanced Ceramics . Data Book, Jul, 193
Glass Processing
BATCHING AND MATERIALS HANDLING Evaluating Stresses in Glass Joints and Seals
Applying Attrition Dry Milling to Continuous A Guide to Glass Enamel
and Batch Modes Decorating Mediums Data Book, Jul, 206
Automated Batching System Improves Industry and Government Partnership
Accuracy and Lowers Costs Fuels Glass Industry GMT, Mar, S-4
How Well Is That Screen Really Working? Laser Inspection System Provides
Low-Cost Flow Monitoring Improves Detection of Float Glass GMT, Jun, S-22
Powder/Bulk Solids Handling Measuring Glass Properties Automatically. . . . GMT, Mar, S-11
On-line Glass Measurement Makes
DECORATING Meeting Customer Specifications Easier
Glazing System Combines Precision and Flexibility. . . . Sep, 78 Oxy-Fuel Firing Again a Focus of Glass
A Guide to Glass Enamel Decorating Problems Conference
Mediums Data Book, Jul, 206 The Search for a Perfect “Humungifier”
Improving the Performance of SGCD Hosts Annual Show and
Microwave-Resistant Gold Inks _ 14 Seminar in San Diego
SGCD Hosts Annual Show and Seminar in San Diego . Sep, 64 SGCD Hosts Yet Another Successful DECO Show .. : Dec, 33
SGCD Hosts Yet Another Successful DECO Show .. . Dec, 33 World's Largest Mirrors Will Provide
Solutions to Lead Glazes are Brought to the Table ... . Apr, 74 Window on the Universe GMT, Mar, S-16
Unleaded Glazes—A Challenge for the Millennium ... . Jul, 12
HEALTH, SAFETY & THE ENVIRONMENT
FIRING, DRYING Accidental Release Prevention Program Requirements. . Jan, 9
Continuous Kiln Design Improves Productivity Controlling Fugitive Dust Emissions with a
of Glost Firing Foam Suppression System BCR, Jul, S-3
High-Temperature Camera Monitors Furnace Electrodynamic Technology Monitors
Repairs In Situ Emissions with Precision
EPA: Cooperation vs. Confrontation
BCR = Brick & Clay Record Supplement * GMT = Glass Manufacturing Technology Supplement
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NEED BETTER QUALITY
CONTROL FOR
YOUR CERAMIC PARTS?
Resonant Inspection is a revolutionary new NDI
Lime Injection Scrubbing Technology
Reduces Glass Furnace Emissions technique. Unlike techniques that scan for the defect,
Uniform State Law to Exempt Resonant Inspection measures the structural integrity
Decorated Glass or Ceramic Packaging of the whole part. Resonant Inspection:
LEGISLATION /Y ls fast, seconds per part
Ceramic Manufacturers and Product Liability
/ Detects cracks and chips
Consumer Agency Investigates Potential
Product Hazards “ Measures dimensions and elastic properties
FTC to Broaden “Made in U.S.A." Standard Y¥ is completely automated, requiring no
Meeting the Demands of Today's human judgment
Regulatory Environment
Sexual Harassment Complaints
Current Resonant Inspection installations inspect up
Silica Attacked in California Suit
to 10,000.000 ceramic parts per year. If you have a
need, please call or write or email us. We will be
pleased to discuss your particular non-destructive
inspection requirements.
MANAGEMENT
Creating Effective Integrated Business Teams
Creating a Technology Management Strategy Quasar International inc
Creating a Technology Management Strategy, Part 2. . Nov, 58 2704 Yale Bivd. S.E.
Partnering Builds Business Relationships Albuquerque, NM 87106
UASAR
for the Future GMT, Sep, 18 Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
INTERNATIONAL Inc.
MARKET REVIEWS email:quasarintl.com
Business Confidence Takes
Steep Tumble in October
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Businesses Cautiously Optimistic
Challenges Face Venezuelan Ceramic industry
Construction Clay Products Have Ups and Downs....
Demand for Injection Molded Components to Grow ..
Dinnerware Market Reflects
Slow Growth in New Households
Economic Expansion Showing No Signs of
Running Down
Economic Growth Pegged at 2.2%
During 3rd Quarter
Electronics and Environmental Applications
Push Overall Use of Advanced Ceramics
Imports Remain Threat to Tile Industry
Markets Thrive Despite Challenges
New Products Will Maintain Demand for Flat Glass. . .
Optimism Continues to Rise
Other Glass Markets Issue Mixed Signals Our Grinding Mills Even
Sanitaryware Industry Goes Global
Second Look at the Economy Reveals Sound Different
Continued Output Strength
Strong Demand for Brick Expected to Decline Customers from around the world tell us our ball and pebble
mills sound different from other makes. That's because they're
The Outlook for Raw Materials
designed and built to more exacting tolerances.
The Refractories Industry Never Sleeps Moreover, they need far less attention during operation than
Worldwide Lithium Market Experiences alternative types of mills. And, for longer life, our mills can be
Dramatic Change rotated in both directions.
With more than 90 years of milling experience, we have the
expertise to specify your equipment correctly the first time.
MATERIALS
Paul O. Abbe also has more than 50 years experience in the
Achieving Constant Body Performance making of mixers, blenders and vacuum dryers.
by Improving the Raw Material Batch Paul O. Abbe Inc., 139 Center Avenue, Little Falls, NJ 07424.
Enhancing the Processing of Clay Bodies [phone] + Fax: [phone].
with an Alternative Polymer Call 1 [phone]
High Intensity Dispersion
Improves Performance PAUL O. ABBE INC.
Materials Handbook
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MTAO TETRRIAAYL BFEALLOLWI NG PFIRLOEM OFT RAMYA TEARBIOAVLE lddiddstUUtdeltatiesy Powder Standard Materials: Types,
Applications and Handling... . Data Book, Jul, 290
Detail of one tray v =$— t Surface Pigments Expand Product
and cutaway diagram PRODUCT <_> Range for Brick Manufacturers......... . BCR, Oct, 44
Used Zeolite Catalysts Show Promise
FINISH DRY BETTER as a Brick Additive BCR, Apr, S-8
Using ED"P"XRF to Analyze Ceramic Materials
Using the Pyrometric Cone Equivalent
Test to Evaluate Materials Data Book, Jul, 294
The Wyssmont TURBO-Dryer® is often selected as a finish dryer Worldwide Lithium Market Experiences
when another dryer can't do the job. It treats all the product uni- Dramatic Change GMT, Sep, 21
formly. It doesn’t make fines. It needs virtually no operator attention
and is highly reliable with low maintenance. It gives the best possible NEW PRODUCTS/TECHNICAL LITERATURE
product. Under 10 ppm has been obtained. ACerS 99th Annual Meeting & Exposition Preview.
Ceramitec ‘97 Offers International Opportunity
Or, you can dry all the way ina Wyssmont TURBO-Dryer and save the
Exhibitor Showcase... .
cost of having to buy two dryers.
Powder & Bulk Solids Conference
SEND FOR BROCHURES & Exposition Preview
What's Hot in Thermal Analysis
Uy TURBO-DRYOE nRt: What's New at Pittcon ‘97
REFRACTORIES
The Advancement of Refractory
4 TEL: [phone] ©)2 01-947-0324 Technology Never Ends
1470 BERGEN BLVD., FORT LEE, NJ 07024-1397 Allied Mineral Products Continues Global Expansion. . .
ALAFAR'96 Discusses Castables
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Ceramic Fiber Paper Provides Refractory Backup
Fireline Doubles Plant Size to Meet
Demand for New Products
The Presses Keep Rolling
The Future of Refractory Materials Recycling
Improving the Performance of
Cement-Free Castables
At Philadelphia Decal Industrial Ceramic Products Gears Up for New Plant . . Feb,
Overview of the Refractories Industry
Predicting the Performance of Refractory
Linings with Modeling Data Book, Jul, 260
Producing Basic Refractories for Steel Applications . . . Feb,
Quality Products
Product Stewardship for Refractory Ceramic Fiber... . Feb,
The Refractories Industry Never Sleeps
Reusing Spent Refractory Materials
Wy Productivity Shenango Refractories Expands
Product Line with Acquisition
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Fee A eel ae | A Snapshot of Refractories Today
Service Sonic Testing Should Increase Based on Automation . .
Understanding Corrosion Using X-Ray Transmission. . . Feb,
STRUCTURAL CLAY
Technical Support Acme Brick Returns to Roots for New
Manufacturing Plant BCR, Jul, S-12
Automated Brick Finishing Operation
Provides Laser Precision BCR, Apr, S-18
Philadelphia Decal Brick Plants Continue to Modernize BCR, Apr, S-12
Construction Clay Products Have Ups and Downs... . Aug, 24
A Divisiono f PCI
Enhancing the Processing of Clay Bodies
with an Alternative Polymer BCR, Jul, S-6
6017 Keystone Street,
Halbert Mill Co. Dedicates
Philadelphia, PA 19135
“Brickmakers’ Wall of Fame" BCR, Oct, 50
tel [phone]
BCR, Oct, 41
fax [phone]
email pdecal @ aol.com
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Wef- “ isell Air
Operated Diaphragm
Pumps.
Manufacturers Increasingly Feel the Impact of
Computers and Other Technology
New Technology Prepares Pine Hall Brick Co.
For the Next Decade
Strong Demand for Brick Expected to Decline
Surface Pigments Expand Product Range
for Brick Manufacturers
Used Zeolite Catalysts Show Promise
as a Brick Additive
CaM een eee |b e
SUPPLIER PROFILES Membrane Pumps
Allied Mineral Products Continues Global Expansion. . . Apr, )t o9 0 PSI and 300 GPM. *
Amplex Corp Wet End: met alls: SIomsisis)
Bomas Machine Specialties, Inc.................. Jun,
C-E Minerals
Do you know any drive configuration more expensive than
Centorr Vacuum Industries Inc.
compressed air? We don’t! That’s why we offer our EM-line
CESIWID Inc
with an electromechanical drive without a compressor.
They can be used as universally as Air Operated Diaphragm
Pumps, but with significantly higher efficiency.
Let us prove it.
Ask for our cost comparison data. pA
Ree TINGS Ns oreo x as See ee ROE Jun, 100
The Feldspar Corporation Abel Pumps Corp. oa
The Feldspar Corp. Expands Capacity 79 N. Industrial Park - 511 North Ave ot
Fireline Doubles Plant Size to Meet Sewickley, PA 15143-2339 . gor?
Demand for New Products Phone (412) 741 - 3222 ant
Fax (412) 741 - 2599
F&S International Inc
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Hammill & Gillespie
Harper International's Test Facility
Provides Firing Solutions
Harrop Industries Inc. Expands to PRECISION & INTEGRITY
Meet Customer Needs
Hauck Manufacturing Co DEFINES
Industrial Ceramic Products Gears Up for New Plant . . Feb, QUALITY & CONTROL
INGROGIONE MIASIGIS INC... ce ec ee eee eeeeh ee ies Jun,
lpsen Ceramics
Jyoti Ceramic Industries PVT. LTD
Keith Co. Inc
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company
The Lanly Company
Lapmaster International
J. W. Lemmens, Inc
Loomis Products Company
EE a) See Bes Pe re ee eee ar Jun,
Magneco/Metrel Receives Accolades
for Export Growth
Munson Machinery Co, Inc
Netzsch-Geratebau GmbH GRINDING OF CERAMICS SINCE 1959
North Jersey Diamond Wheel
NYCO Minerals Inc MINIMUM MACHINING DAMAGE
PTX-Pentronix Inc TENSILE TEST SPECIMENS
CHIBMEECMIONIG GONE: 6666 kk ans oc ore Sareeee e es Jun, MOR BARS PER ASTM STANDARDS
Riedhammer CHEVRON. NOTCHING
Shenango Refractories SEALS AND RINGS
Shenango Refractories Expands WEAR PARTS
Product Line with Acquisition FIXTURING
SPECTRO Analytical Instruments Inc
Call for our Brochure and More Information
Superior Graphite Co
BOMAS
TAM Ceramics, Inc
BOMAS MACHINE SPECIALTIES, INC.
Technology22 Corp 334 Washington St., Somerville, MA 02143
[phone] * FAX [phone]
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Thermal Ceramics
Tosoh Ceramics Division
Unique/Pereny, HED Industries Inc
UNnmed' GIAVE ING... 4 66 is eke Gas.
United States Ceramic Tile Co.
Adds Ninth Production Line
TESTING/INSPECTION/MEASUREMENT/
EVALUATION
Automatic Optical Inspection of Floor Tile
Saves Labor and Improves Productivity
Controlling Final Product Quality with SPC Software. ..
DISCOVER THE SAVINGS...
Economical Spectrometer Improves
Quality Control and Productivity
e DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER PRICES Evaluating a Light Scattering
Particle Sizer for Accuracy
Flexible Computer System Puts Electronic
¢ 15% FIRST ORDER DISCOUNT Ceramics Manufacturer Back on Track
Getting Older Faster
¢ NO RISK TRIAL PROGRAM Granulation for Powder Conditioning ‘4
Hot-Wire Anemometers: Measuring Fluid Velocity .. . . Oct,
Measuring Adhesion of Thermal Spray Coatings
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Measuring Interfacial Properties of
Fiber-Reinforced Composites
Measuring Particle Size at High Concentration
EXPERIENCE THE QUALITY...
Measuring Particle Size of Slurries with Sound Waves . Jun,
Measuring Relative Flowability of Powders
¢ CERAMIC, GLASS & QUARTZ SPECIALISTS Mercury Porosimetry
Powder Standard Materials: Types,
Applications and Handling
¢ STATE-OF-THE-ART BOND TECHNOLOGY
Predictive Process Control Improves
Sanitaryware Yields
¢ SPECIALIZING IN CUTOFF WHEELS (IAIR’S) Rapid Prototyping
Rotametrics: Going With the Flow
e PERFORMANCE & QUALITY GUARANTEED! Sonic Sieving Accurately Measures Fine Particle Size . . Jul, 36
Sonic Testing Should Increase Based on Automation . . Apr, 16
Understanding Corrosion Using X-Ray Transmission. . . Feb, 20
COUNT ON THE SERVICE... Using ED"P"XRF to Analyze Ceramic Materials
Using the Pyrometric Cone Equivalent
Test to Evaluate Materials Data Book, Jul, 294
e EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF IN-STOCK WHEELS When is Stokes' Law Nota Law? ................ Aug, 47
WHITEWARES
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Automatic Optical Inspection of Floor Tile
Saves Labor and Improves Productivity
e EXPERT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Dinnerware Market Reflects Slow Growth
in New Households
Glazing System Combines Precision and Flexibility. . . .
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Imports Remain Threat to Tile Industry
Japanese Pottery: Centuries of Tradition Continue... .
e PROMPT SERVICE, FAST DELIVERIES Predictive Process Control Improves
Sanitaryware Yields
Sanitaryware Industry Goes Global
CALL OR FAX FOR INFORMATION TODAY Solutions to Lead Glazes are Brought to the Table ....
United States Ceramic Tile Co. Adds
Ninth Production Line
NORTH JERSEY DIAMOND WHEEL Unleaded Glazes—A Challenge for the Millennium ... .
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