SlipLines, the Society's quarterly newsletter, was created in 1974. It lists upcoming meetings and topics of interest to metallographers, information about all IMS activities, and personal information about members. It also incorporates short technical notes on new techniques, etchants, and unusual microstructures. Regular features include "Ask the Experts", "Interesting Articles You May Have Missed", "Mark Your Calendar", "Member Spotlight", "Product News", "Take a Closer Look", "Upcoming Education Courses", and the "Presidents Message". Beginning with the March, 1995 issue, ASM publishes this newsletter, and new product announcements and literature abstracts are included as well as information about ASM matters. Follow the links below to complete pdf's of recent issues.

Volume 36, Issue 1, March 2008 (1.2 MB): Albuquerque Convention preview and attendee registration form, 2008 International Metallographic Contest, 2007 Buehler Technical Paper Merit Award.

Volume 35, Issue 4, December 2007 (1.7 MB): 2008 Convention in Albuquerque Call for Papers, 2008 International Metallographic Contest, volunteer opportunities.

Volume 35, Issue 3, September 2007 (2 MB): Convention wrap-up, International Metallographic Contest winners, message from the new President, awards to IMS members

Volume 35, Issue 2, June 2007 (1.3 MB): 40th IMS Convention Technical Program, International Metallographic Contest history, preview to Ft. Lauderdale

Volume 35, Issue 1, March 2007 (2.8 MB): Election Special, 2007 International Metallographic Contest rules, Sorby Award recipient announced, preview of the 40th annual convention.

Volume 34, Issue 4, December 2006 (5 MB): 2007 Fort Lauderdale Technical Meeting/Convention preview, President's message with special solicitation regarding electronic submissions for the International Metallographic Contest, ASM materials camp, upcoming events.

Volume 34, Issue 3, September 2006 (2.2 MB): Chicago convention wrap-up, International Metallographic Contest winners, President's message.

Volume 34, Issue 2, June 2006 (0.8 MB): Special Edition with additional Chicago convention information and partial program.

Volume 34, Issue 1, March 2006 (1.3 MB): Preview of the 2006 Chicago convention. 2006 International Metallographic Contest.

Volume 33, Issue 4, October 2005 (1.2 MB): Special Edition highlighting the 38th Annual Convention in Honolulu. Note: You can access additional pictures here.

Volume 33, Issue 3, June 2005 (1.1 MB): 38th Annual Convention preview, technical program, Oahu guide for metallographers

Volume 33, Issue 2, March 2005 (0.5 MB): Election Special, nominees for Officers and Board of Directors announced, info regarding the 38th Annnual Convention

Volume 33, Issue 1, January 2005 (1.1 MB): call for papers for the technical meeting in Hawaii, symposia and short courses announced, Spring and Fall meetings announced for ASTM committee E-4, details for entering the 2005 International Metallographic Contest

Volume 32, Issue 3, October 2004 (1.3 MB): highlights of the 2004 convention in Savannah

Volume 32, Issue 2, July 2004 (1.1 MB): final preview of the 37th Annual Technical Meeting in Savannah, Year of the Micrograph, ASM announces the new edition of Volume 9 of the ASM Handbook Metallography and Microstructures

Volume 32, Issue 1, March 2004 (1.4 MB): preview of the 37th Annual Convention and Technical Meeting by Elliot Clark, Take a Closer Look looks at the Microstructures of Tools by Frauke Hogue, ASM Micrograph Center spotlighted

Volume 31, Issue 4, December 2003 (1.2 MB): announcing the 37th Annual Convention in Savannah, GA by Elliot Clark, Take a Closer Look examines the Microstructure of Meteorites by Frauke Hogue

Volume 31, Issue 3 September 2003 (2 MB): wrap-up of the 2003 Technical Meeting by George VanderVoort, 2003 IMC Highlights by Jeff Stewart, 2003 IMC winners, 2003 convention photos

Volume 31, Issue 2 June 2003 (1.8 MB): preview of the 36th Annual Convention by George VanderVoort, Prof. Enrica Stagno of Genova University receives the Sorby Award, Take a Closer Look looks at Titanium by Frauke Hogue

Volume 31, Issue 1, March 2003 (1.2 MB): nominations for Officers and Board of Directors, IMS 2003 Organizing Officers