Low-voltage electromagnetic compaction of metal and ceramic powders

Abstract

Low-voltage electromagnetic compaction (EMC) was used to compact metal powders (Cu) and ceramic powders (TiO₂) in the indirect way. It was found that the density of the metal powder parts compacted by low-voltage EMC varied linearly with the discharging voltage in the range investigated. But for ceramic powders, the discharging voltage has an optimal value. Under the value, the density increases as discharging voltage rises, but beyond the value the trend is reverse. The experimental results show that the density of the metal parts decreases gradually along press direction. And the density of the ceramic parts decreases with the advancement of the aspect ratio h/d (height /diameter). In addition, repetitive compaction can improve the density of both metal and ceramic parts and reduce the effects of aspect ratio on the density.

Keywords

powder / low-voltage / electromagnetic compaction / density

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