Development of Dental Scaler Tip Mold with Powder Injection Molding Process

2007 ◽  
Vol 534-536 ◽  
pp. 345-348
Author(s):  
Chul Jin Hwang ◽  
Y.B. Ko ◽  
Hyung Pil Park ◽  
S.T. Chung ◽  
Byung Ohk Rhee
Keyword(s):  
Injection Molding ◽  
Powder Injection Molding ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Powder Injection ◽  
Injection Molding Process ◽  
Molding Process ◽  
3D Geometry ◽  
Automotive Parts ◽  
Short Shot ◽  
Net Shaping

With the capability of net shaping for complex 3D geometry, powder injection molding (PIM) is widely used for automotive parts, electronics and medical industry. In this study, an ultrasonic dental scaler tip produced by machining process was redesigned for the PIM process. An injection mold was designed and machined to produce the dental scaler tip by the PIM process. The mold design was aided by CAE analysis. A PIM feedstock was made of SUS316L powder and a wax based binder. The filling balance in the mold was checked by a short shot test with LDPE and the PIM feedstock. Production capability of the PIM process for the dental scaler tip was examined with the mold. Although there were minor problems such as a discoloration around the gate and a flashing at the air vent, the PIM process turned out to be an excellent substitute for machining process to manufacture the ultrasonic dental scaler tip.

Powder Injection Molding of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy for Defect-Free High Performance Titanium Parts with Low Carbon/Oxygen Contents

2018 ◽  
Vol 770 ◽  
pp. 189-194
Author(s):  
Dong Guo Lin ◽  
Jae Man Park ◽  
Tae Gon Kang ◽  
Seong Taek Chung ◽  
Young Sam Kwon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Injection Molding ◽  
Alloy Powder ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Powder Injection Molding ◽  
Powder Injection ◽  
Solid Loading ◽  
Injection Molding Process ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Molding Process

In this work, powder injection molding (PIM) of Ti-6Al-4V alloy powder has been studied. Defect-free high performance Ti-6Al-4V parts with low carbon/oxygen contents have been successfully prepared by PIM. A pre-alloyed Ti-6Al-4V alloy powder and wax-polymer binder system have been mixed together to prepare the feedstock. In mixing stage, the solid loading percentage and mixing conditions have been optimized. Rheological and thermal debinding behaviors of prepared feedstock have been characterized and numerically expressed based on rheometry and thermal gravity experimental results. In addition, the injection molding process of Ti-6Al-4V parts has been numerically analyzed to optimize the injection molding conditions. Consequently, the defect-free Ti-6Al-4V parts with low carbon and oxygen contents have been successfully fabricated by PIM, which exhibits excellent physical and mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Holding Pressure and Its Influence on Quality in PIM Technology

10.14311/1608 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavel Petera
Keyword(s):  
Phase Separation ◽  
Injection Molding ◽  
Density Measurement ◽  
Powder Injection Molding ◽  
New Method ◽  
Powder Injection ◽  
Injection Molding Process ◽  
Molding Process

The PIM (powder injection molding) process consists of several steps in which faults can occur. The quality of the part that is produced usually cannot be seen until the end of the process. It is therefore necessary to find a way to discover the fault earlier in the process. The cause of defects is very often “phase separation” (inhomogeneity in powder distribution), which can also be influenced by the holding pressure. This paper evaluates the powder distribution with a new method based on density measurement. Measurements were made using various holding pressure values.

Powder Injection Molding of Copper and the Effect of Sintering Temperature on Its Mechanical Properties

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Keshavarz Panahi ◽  
Hossein Khoshkish
Keyword(s):  
Injection Molding ◽  
Copper Powder ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
Powder Injection Molding ◽  
Powder Injection ◽  
Injection Molding Process ◽  
Capillary Rheometer ◽  
Molding Process ◽  
Molding Method ◽  
Different Temperatures

In this article, the fabrication steps of copper parts, using the powder injection molding method have been investigated. For the purpose of this study, first, several feedstocks were prepared by mixing copper powder (in volume percentages of 60, 64, 68, and 72%) and a thermoplastic binder. Due to the sensitivity of the mixing stage in the powder injection molding process, the Extrumixing method was utilized to appropriately mix the copper powder with the binder. Rheological characteristics of the different feedstocks were analyzed by means of a capillary rheometer. Based on this analysis, the feedstock having a 68 vol. % copper powder was selected as the optimum powder, out of which, samples shaped like tensile test specimens were successfully molded. These samples were later debinded by the solvent debinding method. Sintering of the pieces was carried out at different temperatures. Research showed that raising the sintering temperature leads to an increase of density and tensile strength of the specimens.

Soft Ferrite Material by Powder Injection Molding Process for Power Electronics

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (12) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
U. Soupremanien ◽  
J.-S. Ngoua-Teu ◽  
P. Sallot ◽  
C. Delafosse ◽  
G. Delette
Keyword(s):  
Injection Molding ◽  
Power Electronics ◽  
Powder Injection Molding ◽  
Powder Injection ◽  
Injection Molding Process ◽  
Molding Process ◽  
Ferrite Material ◽  
Soft Ferrite
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