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Author:   Donald F. Heaney (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.)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Volume:   54
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   1.140kg
ISBN:  

9780857090669

ISBN 10:   0857090666
Pages:   604
Publication Date:   11 June 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780081021521
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table 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 particular materials 12.4 Material properties affected by carbon content Part III: Special metal injection molding processes Chapter 13: Micro metal injection molding (MicroMIM) Abstract: 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Potential of powder injection molding for microtechnology 13.3 Micro-manufacturing methods for tool making 13.4 Powder injection molding of micro-components 13.5 Multi-component micro powder injection molding 13.6 Simulation of MicroMIM 13.7 Conclusion and future trends 13.8 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 14: Two-material/two-color powder metal injection molding (2C-PIM) Abstract: 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Injection molding technology 14.3 Debinding and sintering 14.4 2C-PIM products 14.5 Future trends Chapter 15: Powder space holder metal injection molding (PSH-MIM) of micro-porous metals Abstract: 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Production methods for porous metals 15.3 Formation of micro-porous structures by the PSH method 15.4 Control of porous structure with the PSH method 15.5 Liquid infiltration properties of micro-porous metals produced by the PSH method 15.6 Dimensional accuracy of micro-porous MIM parts 15.7 Functionally graded structures of micro-porous metals 15.8 Conclusion 15.9 Acknowledgements Part IV: Special metal injection molding processes Chapter 16: Metal injection molding (MIM) of stainless steel Abstract: 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Stainless steels in metal injection molding (MIM) 16.3 Applications of MIM stainless steels 16.4 Acknowledgements Chapter 17: Metal injection molding (MIM) of titanium and titanium alloys Abstract: 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Challenges of MIM of titanium 17.3 Basics of processing 17.4 Mechanical properties 17.5 Cost reduction 17.6 Special applications 17.7 Conclusion and future trends 17.8 Sources of further information Chapter 18: Metal injection molding (MIM) of thermal management materials in microelectronics Abstract: 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Heat dissipation in microelectronics 18.3 Copper 18.4 Tungsten–copper 18.5 Molybdenum–copper 18.6 Conclusions Chapter 19: Metal injection molding (MIM) of soft magnetic materials Abstract: 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Fe–6.5Si 19.3 Fe–9.5Si–5.5Al 19.4 Fe–50Ni 19.5 Conclusion Chapter 20: Metal injection molding (MIM) of high-speed tool steels Abstract: 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Tool steel MIM processing 20.3 Mechanical properties Chapter 21: Metal injection molding (MIM) of heavy alloys, refractory metals, and hardmetals Abstract: 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Applications 21.3 Feedstock formulation concerns 21.4 Heavy alloys 21.5 Refractory metals 21.6 Hardmetals Index

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This new book will be a most useful reference tool for MIM researchers, producers and end-users alike., Power Injection Moulding International

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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.

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