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Process Stability in Serial Production of Aluminium Foam Panels and 3D Parts
Author(s) -
Schäffler P.,
Rajner W.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
advanced engineering materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.938
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1527-2648
pISSN - 1438-1656
DOI - 10.1002/adem.200405141
Subject(s) - materials science , metal foam , aluminium , raw material , foaming agent , process engineering , composite material , mechanical engineering , engineering , porosity , chemistry , organic chemistry
Powder Metallurgy (PM) technology is emerging as one of the most promising techniques for the manufacture of net shape components and panels of aluminium foam. Control of the stability of the aluminium foaming process is one of the key issues in a serial production. Since there are many different parameters to be controlled in the raw material, the precursor and the finished foam part, the best solution is to keep all these factors in one centre of competence to exclude external influences and transporting problems. The latest material for the foaming tools plays also a decisive role concerning a high surface quality and a constant heat generation within the foam. New developments such as a precursor testing equipment or a foaming optimized furnace construction guarantees constant production conditions to be equipped for a more and more demanding market.