Simulation of the Temperature Distribution of Gradient Ti-TiB Composites Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering Process

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 2321-2324
Author(s):  
Sai Wei ◽  
Zhao Hui Zhang ◽  
Xiang Bo Shen ◽  
Fu Chi Wang ◽  
Shu Kui Li
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Temperature Difference ◽  
Axial Direction ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Sintering Process ◽  
Radial Temperature ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma

An electrical – thermal coupled finite element model (FEM) is developed to investigate the temperature distribution during spark plasma sintering (SPS) with a pre-designed graded graphite die. The sample used in this investigation consists of five layers with different contents of Ti and TiB (45 wt % Ti, 55 wt %Ti, 65 wt % Ti, 75 wt % Ti and 85 wt % Ti). The temperature distribution in gradient Ti-TiB composites was obtained. Owing to the use of the die with changing cross section, a temperature difference of 142K in the axial direction inside the sample is achieved, while the maximum radial temperature difference is 6.2 times less than the axial one.

Finite Element Modeling of Temperature Distribution in Spark Plasma Sintering

2010 ◽  
Vol 434-435 ◽  
pp. 808-813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cao Wang ◽  
Zhe Zhao ◽  
Lai Fei Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Coupled Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Heating Process ◽  
Sintering Process ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma

A finite element model (FEM) is developed to simulate the temperature distribution in the sample/die/punch assembly during the spark plasma sintering (SPS) process. A thermal–electrical coupled model with temperature dependent thermal and electrical properties is implemented. The simulation studies were conducted using COMSOL and a range of heating-rates and die sizes were considered. Also, both temporary and equilibrium condition during heating process were evaluated in order to express the real temperature development in the sintering. During the spark plasma sintering process, the temperature difference between the sample center and the die surface depend on the heating-rate and die size. The simulation results also revealed that the temperature gradient during the heating process is much bigger than that in the dwelling period. It is necessary to consider the temporary state during the spark plasma sintering process in order to guarantee a well–controlled microstructure, especially in non-conductive ceramic materials.

Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of ultra fine WC-6wt.%Co by Spark Plasma Sintering Process

2011 ◽  
Vol 49 (01) ◽  
pp. 40-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun-Kuk Park ◽  
Seung-Min Lee ◽  
Hee-Jun Youn ◽  
Ki-Sang Bang ◽  
Ik-Hyun Oh
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Sintering Process ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma

scholarly journals Processing of MMC through conventional sintering and spark plasma sintering process: A review

2020 ◽  
Vol 988 ◽  
pp. 012092
Author(s):  
B Stalin ◽  
M Ravichandran ◽  
M Balasubramanian ◽  
C Anand Chairman ◽  
D Pritima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Sintering Process ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Conventional Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma

scholarly journals Influence of CFRC Insulating Plates on Spark Plasma Sintering Process

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 393
Author(s):  
Alexander M. Laptev ◽  
Jürgen Hennicke ◽  
Robert Ihl
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Composite Powders ◽  
Fem Method ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Axial Temperature ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Power And Energy ◽  
The Impact

Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) is a technology used for fast consolidation of metallic, ceramic, and composite powders. The upscaling of this technology requires a reduction in energy consumption and homogenization of temperature in compacts. The application of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Carbon (CFRC) insulating plates between the sintering setup and the electrodes is frequently considered as a measure to attain these goals. However, the efficiency of such a practice remains largely unexplored so far. In the present paper, the impact of CFRC plates on required power, total sintering energy, and temperature distribution was investigated by experiments and by Finite Element Modeling (FEM). The study was performed at a temperature of 1000 °C with a graphite dummy mimicking an SPS setup. A rather moderate influence of CFRC plates on power and energy demand was found. Furthermore, the cooling stage becomes considerably longer. However, the application of CFRC plates leads to a significant reduction in the axial temperature gradient. The comparative analysis of experimental and modeling results showed the good capability of the FEM method for prediction of temperature distribution and required electric current. However, a discrepancy between measured and calculated voltage and power was found. This issue must be further investigated, considering the influence of AC harmonics in the DC field.

scholarly journals Shape Memory NiTi and NiTiCu Alloys Obtained by Spark Plasma Sintering Process

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 83-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiana Diana Cristea ◽  
Magdalena Lungu ◽  
Alexander M. Balagurov ◽  
Virgil Marinescu ◽  
Otilia Culicov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory ◽  
Intermetallic Compounds ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Sintering Process ◽  
Transformation Behavior ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
New Process ◽  
Shape Memory Properties ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Niti Shape Memory Alloys

The addition of Cu to near equiatomic NiTi shape memory alloys (SMAs) can provide some modifications of their shape memory properties by affecting their transformation behavior. The same effect was obtained in the case of Ni3Ti2 and Ni4Ti3 precipitates presence in the microstructure of NiTi. Also the substitution of Cu to NiTi alloys increases the hardness of the materials. This paper presents the microstructural and mechanical investigations of NiTi and NiTiCu alloys obtained by spark plasma sintering (SPS) process that represents a great potential for researchers as a new process for the fabrication of intermetallic compounds.

scholarly journals Effects of Initial Punch-Die Clearance in Spark Plasma Sintering Process

2008 ◽  
Vol 49 (12) ◽  
pp. 2899-2906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore Grasso ◽  
Yoshio Sakka ◽  
Giovanni Maizza
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Sintering Process ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma

Development of WC-Fe3Al Composites by Spark Plasma Sintering Process

2016 ◽  
Vol 881 ◽  
pp. 307-312
Author(s):  
Luis Antonio C. Ybarra ◽  
Afonso Chimanski ◽  
Sergio Gama ◽  
Ricardo A.G. da Silva ◽  
Izabel Fernanda Machado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Zinc Stearate ◽  
Sintering Process ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Al Composite ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Vibration Mill

Tungsten carbide (WC) based composites are usually produced with cobalt, but this binder has the inconvenience of shortage, unstable price and potential carcinogenicity. The objective of this study was to develop WC composite with intermetallic Fe3Al matrix. Powders of WC, iron and aluminum, with composition WC-10 wt% Fe3Al, and 0.5 wt% zinc stearate were milled in a vibration mill for 6 h and sintered in a SPS (spark plasma sintering) furnace at 1150 °C for 8 min under pressure of 30 MPa. Measured density and microstructure analysis showed that the composite had significant densification during the (low-temperature, short time) sintering, and X-ray diffraction analysis showed the formation of intermetallic Fe3Al. Analysis by Vickers indentation resulted in hardness of 11.2 GPa and fracture toughness of 24.6 MPa.m1/2, showing the feasibility of producing dense WC-Fe3Al composite with high mechanical properties using the SPS technique.

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