Open AccessPorosity distribution in metal injection molded parts
Author(s) -
Samir Butković,
Emir Šarić,
Muhamed Mehmedović
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advanced technologies and materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2620-147X
pISSN - 2620-0325
DOI - 10.24867/atm-2021-1-002
Subject(s) - porosity , materials science , molding (decorative) , sintering , metal injection molding , composite material , residual , metallurgy , mathematics , algorithm
Metal injection molding technology is commonly used in production of small and very complex parts. Residual porosity isunavoidable characteristic of P/M parts, affecting their final properties. During injection molding phase powder-binderseparation can occur, causing green density variation through cross section of the part. This behaviour is particularlypronounced as complexity of the parts increases. As a consequence, zones with different density and residual porosity canbe seen after sintering. In this regard, porosity and hardness distribution of the sintered ring-shaped part is analysed andpresented in the paper.