Selecting a MIM feedstock requires joint consideration of the metal powder, binder system, solids loading and rheological process window. The grade or D50 value alone is not enough.
Interpret the relationships between variables, not a single parameter
Explain how powder size, morphology, and packing interact with binders, solid loading, and MIM rheology.
Powder determines the feedstock basis
Particle size distribution, morphology, specific surface area and powder packing state can affect binder requirements, mix uniformity, viscosity and risk of powder-binder separation.
feedstock connects four processes
Compounding, granulation, injection molding, debinding and sintering are interrelated. Over-adjusting one of these variables in pursuit of fill may shift risk to the debinding or sintering stage.
Inquiries require feedstock system
When discussing powder for MIM, provide the binder type, solids loading, compounding and injection conditions, and details of any short shots, flash, separation or dimensional issues.
Discuss your powder project
Share the process step, operating conditions and part result you want to improve.
- Current material, powder or part issue
- Process step and observed symptom
- Available particle-size, composition, dimensional or performance data
- Equipment, process conditions and desired outcome
Technical references for this page
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