Spring 2004
Sintered materials offer both process and product performance opportunities in a wide variety of fields. Some emerging opportunities…

Debindo defect-predicting software
Blister and cracks are common defects in binder assisted forming. Defects can often be directly linked to the method and rate of binder removal from a compact. As a method of eliminating defects in manufacturing, a predictive tool to determine when and if a defect will be produced has been developed. Read More

Use of Recycled Compaction Grade 316L
in Powder Injection Molding
This study involves the use of 316L compaction grade scrap for use as a powder injection molding powder. The reground and sieved powder was blended in various amounts with gas atomized 316L powders and tested for sintering response. Regrind contents of 10-20% result in only small decreases in sintered density, but beyond 30% addition the sintering response was considered unacceptable. With the use of boron as a sintering aid, large amounts of reground powder may be used without penalty in sintered density; however, ductility is reduced to 15% elongation. The estimated cost of the remilled and sieved powder is $0.95/lb. Read More