Handbook of Metal Injection Molding

Informationen zum Autor Donald F. Heaney is the President and CEO of Advanced Powder Products Inc., USA. He is also an adjunct Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at The Pennsylvania State University. Klappentext A review of key metal injection molding processing technologies! quality issues! and a range of metals and its applications. Zusammenfassung Metal injection molding combines the most useful characteristics of powder metallurgy and plastic injection molding to facilitate the production of small! complex-shaped metal components with outstanding mechanical properties. The Handbook of metal injection molding provides an authoritative guide to this important technology and its applications. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contributor contact details Preface Chapter 1: Metal powder injection molding (MIM): key trends and markets Abstract: 1.1 Introduction and background 1.2 History of success 1.3 Industry structure 1.4 Statistical highlights 1.5 Industry shifts 1.6 Sales situation 1.7 Market statistics 1.8 Metal powder injection molding market by region 1.9 Metal powder injection molding market by application 1.10 Market opportunities 1.11 Production sophistication 1.12 Conclusion Part I: Processing Chapter 2: Designing for metal injection molding (MIM) Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Available materials and properties 2.3 Dimensional capability 2.4 Surface finish 2.5 Tooling artifacts 2.6 Design considerations Chapter 3: Powders for metal injection molding (MIM) Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Ideal MIM powder characteristics 3.3 Characterizing MIM powders 3.4 Different MIM powder fabrication techniques 3.5 Different alloying methods Chapter 4: Powder binder formulation and compound manufacture in metal injection molding (MIM) Abstract: 4.1 Introduction: the role of binders 4.2 Binder chemistry and constituents 4.3 Binder properties and effects on feedstock 4.4 Mixing technologies 4.5 Case studies: lab scale and commercial formulations Chapter 5: Tooling for metal injection molding (MIM) Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 General design and function of injection molding machines 5.3 Elements of the tool set 5.4 Tool design options 5.5 Special features and instrumentation 5.6 Supporting software and economic aspects Chapter 6: Molding of components in metal injection molding (MIM) Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Injection molding equipment 6.3 Auxiliary equipment 6.4 Injection molding process 6.5 Common defects in MIM Chapter 7: Debinding and sintering of metal injection molding (MIM) components Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Primary debinding 7.3 Secondary debinding 7.4 Sintering 7.5 MIM materials 7.6 Settering 7.7 MIM furnaces 7.8 Furnace profiles 7.9 Summary 7.10 Acknowledgements Part II: Quality issues Chapter 8: Characterization of feedstock in metal injection molding (MIM) Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Rheology 8.3 Thermal analysis 8.4 Thermal conductivity 8.5 Pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) 8.6 Conclusions 8.7 Acknowledgments Chapter 9: Modeling and simulation of metal injection molding (MIM) Abstract: 9.1 Modeling and simulation of the mixing process 9.2 Modeling and simulation of the injection molding process 9.3 Modeling and simulation of the thermal debinding process 9.4 Modeling and simulation of the sintering process 9.5 Conclusion Chapter 10: Common defects in metal injection m...

List of contents

Contributor contact details
Preface
Chapter 1: Metal powder injection molding (MIM): key trends and markets
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction and background
1.2 History of success
1.3 Industry structure
1.4 Statistical highlights
1.5 Industry shifts
1.6 Sales situation
1.7 Market statistics
1.8 Metal powder injection molding market by region
1.9 Metal powder injection molding market by application
1.10 Market opportunities
1.11 Production sophistication
1.12 Conclusion
Part I: Processing
Chapter 2: Designing for metal injection molding (MIM)
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Available materials and properties
2.3 Dimensional capability
2.4 Surface finish
2.5 Tooling artifacts
2.6 Design considerations
Chapter 3: Powders for metal injection molding (MIM)
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Ideal MIM powder characteristics
3.3 Characterizing MIM powders
3.4 Different MIM powder fabrication techniques
3.5 Different alloying methods
Chapter 4: Powder binder formulation and compound manufacture in metal injection molding (MIM)
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction: the role of binders
4.2 Binder chemistry and constituents
4.3 Binder properties and effects on feedstock
4.4 Mixing technologies
4.5 Case studies: lab scale and commercial formulations
Chapter 5: Tooling for metal injection molding (MIM)
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 General design and function of injection molding machines
5.3 Elements of the tool set
5.4 Tool design options
5.5 Special features and instrumentation
5.6 Supporting software and economic aspects
Chapter 6: Molding of components in metal injection molding (MIM)
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Injection molding equipment
6.3 Auxiliary equipment
6.4 Injection molding process
6.5 Common defects in MIM
Chapter 7: Debinding and sintering of metal injection molding (MIM) components
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Primary debinding
7.3 Secondary debinding
7.4 Sintering
7.5 MIM materials
7.6 Settering
7.7 MIM furnaces
7.8 Furnace profiles
7.9 Summary
7.10 Acknowledgements
Part II: Quality issues
Chapter 8: Characterization of feedstock in metal injection molding (MIM)
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Rheology
8.3 Thermal analysis
8.4 Thermal conductivity
8.5 Pressure-volume-temperature (PVT)
8.6 Conclusions
8.7 Acknowledgments
Chapter 9: Modeling and simulation of metal injection molding (MIM)
Abstract:
9.1 Modeling and simulation of the mixing process
9.2 Modeling and simulation of the injection molding process
9.3 Modeling and simulation of the thermal debinding process
9.4 Modeling and simulation of the sintering process
9.5 Conclusion
Chapter 10: Common defects in metal injection molding (MIM)
Abstract:
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Feedstock
10.3 Molding
10.4 Debinding
10.5 Sintering
10.6 Conclusion
Chapter 11: Qualification of metal injection molding (MIM)
Abstract:
11.1 Introduction
11.2 The metal injection molding process
11.3 Product qualification method
11.4 MIM prototype methodology
11.5 Process control
11.6 Understanding of control parameters
11.7 Conclusion
Chapter 12: Control of carbon content in metal injection molding (MIM)
Abstract:
12.1 Introduction: the importance of carbon control
12.2 Methods of controlling carbon, binder elimination and process parameters affecting carbon control
12.3 Control of carbon in partic

Report

"...contains very up-to-date information on market, technological, quality and practical issues...a comprehensive book with very recent research outputs and practical examples of application." --International Journal of Environmental Studies, Vol 70, Issue 1-13
"This new book will be a most useful reference tool for MIM researchers, producers and end-users alike." --Power Injection Moulding International

Product details

• Authors: D Heaney, Donald F. Heaney, Donald F. (Deputy Director Heaney, Donald F. (EDT) Heaney
• Assisted by: D. Heaney (Editor), Donald Heaney (Editor), Donald F. Heaney (Editor), Heaney Donald F. (Editor)
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.06.2012
• EAN: 9780857090669
• ISBN: 978-0-85709-066-9
• No. of pages: 604
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 248 mm x 38 mm
• Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Metals and Surface Engineering; Woodhead Publishing in Materia; Woodhead Publishing Metals and
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Metals technology / metallurgy, Welding, Engineering skills and trades