Proceedings of the Korean Powder Metallurgy Institute Conference (한국분말야금학회:학술대회논문집)
- 2006.09a
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- Pages.223-224
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- 2006
Effect of Palm Stearin on Rheological Properties of Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Feedstock
- Ismail, Muhammad Hussain (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University Technology MARA) ;
- Omar, Mohd Afian (Advanced Materials Research Centre (AMREC)) ;
- Subuki, Istikamah (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University Technology MARA) ;
- Jumahat, Aidah (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University Technology MARA) ;
- Halim, Zahurin (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University Technology MARA)
- Published : 2006.09.24
Abstract
In this paper, rheological characteristics of Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) feedstock using locally binder of palm stearin are presented. The feedstock consisted of 316L-grade stainless steel powder with three different particle sizes and the binders comprise palm stearin and polyethylene. The viscosity of MIM feedstock at different temperatures and shear rates was measured and evaluated. Results showed that, the feedstock containing palm stearin exhibited suitable rheological properties and suitable to produce a homogeneous feedstock that is favorable for injection molding process.