Prediction of Packing Density of Milled Powder Based on Packing Simulation and Particle Shape Analysis

  • Amano, Yuto (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University) ;
  • Itoh, Takashi (Division of Integrated Research Projects, EcoTopia Science Institute, Nagoya University) ;
  • Terao, Hoshiaki (Development Section, JFE Precision Corporation) ;
  • Kanetake, Naoyuki (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University)
  • Published : 2006.09.24

Abstract

For precise property control of sintered products, it is important to understand accurately the packing density of the powder. We developed a packing simulation program that could make a packed bed of spherical particles having particle size distribution. In addition, the influence of the particle shape of the actual powder on the packing density was quantitatively analyzed. The predicted packing densities corresponded well to the actual data.

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