Particle interaction analysis and rheological evaluation for metal powder injection molding feedstock

Abstract

By introducing the lattice model, the relationships among interaction energy and particle size and solid loading in the metal powder injection molding(MIM) feedstock were established. With the help of interaction energy relationships, the interactions between the particles and the binder polymer in the Fe-Ni-PW-PE MIM feedstock system were analysed. According to the theoretical study and rheological experimental investigation, the relationship between the shear stress and the shear rate was determined. The microstructure of the Fe-Ni-PW-PE MIM feedstock was observed by scanning electron microscopy. The uniform microstructure is obtained.

Keywords

MIM / feedstock / interaction energy

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