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Characterization of titanium alloy feedstock for metal injection moulding using palm stearin binder system

Mohamad Nor, Nor Hafiez and Muhamad, Norhamidi and Jamaludin, Khairur Rijal and Ahmad, Sufizar and Ibrahim, Mohd. Halim Irwan (2011) Characterization of titanium alloy feedstock for metal injection moulding using palm stearin binder system. Advanced Materials Research, 264-26 . pp. 586-591. ISSN 1022-6680

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Abstract

Metal injection moulding (MIM) is a cost-effective technique for producing small, complex, precision parts in high volume. Each step in MIM process plays a vital role in order to achieve high quality final product. To have a good understanding of the MIM process and successful in manufacturing, characterisation of the material feedstock is essential. This paper presents the characterization of MIM feedstock consisting titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) powder mix with binder 60 wt% of palm stearin and 40 wt% polyethylene. The characterisation of Ti-6Al-4V alloy powder, binders and feedstock includes scanning electron micrograph (SEM), thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimeter (DCS) and rheological test were established. Rheological results exhibited pseudoplastic or shear thinning flow behaviour, where its viscosity decreased with increasing shear rate. The feedstock viscosity also decreased with increasing temperature and was found to be suitable for moulding.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:titanium alloy
Subjects:T Technology > TN Mining engineering. Metallurgy
Divisions:Razak School of Engineering and Advanced Technology
ID Code:44785
Deposited By: Haliza Zainal
Deposited On:21 Apr 2015 03:31
Last Modified:13 Sep 2017 04:08

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