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A Reliable Tool for the Improvement of Micro Powder Injection Moulds Made of Steel
Author(s) -
Kienzler A.,
Okolo B.,
Schulze V.,
Wanner A.,
Löhe D.
Publication year - 2008
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.200800059
Subject(s) - materials science , brass , metallurgy , residual stress , injection moulding , wear resistance , service life , composite material , copper
Micro powder injection moulding (μPIM) is a common technique for an economic large‐scale production of micro parts. To ensure a long service life a high wear resistance is required which can better be fulfilled by moulds made of steel than by those made of brass. In this study the focus will be on the development of specific residual stress states at and below the surface of a mechanically processed Toolox 44 sample.