Process Parameters Used in Macro/Micro Powder Injection Molding: An Overview

  • Al Basir
  • , Abu Bakar Sulong*
  • , Nashrah Hani Jamadon
  • , Norhamidi Muhamad
  • , Ukwueze Bonaventure Emeka
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Abstract: Powder injection molding (PIM) is a well-known manufacturing technique for the production of complex, net-shaped macro-parts using a broad range of materials and alloys. Eventually, the PIM method has been modified into micro-powder injection molding (μPIM) because of the increasing demand of micro-parts in global market. Now-a-days PIM and μPIM processes are extensively using to fabricate components for electronic, automobile, and biomedical fields. In this paper, the important process parameters that had been used to fabricate defect-free macro and micro-sized parts of different metals, ceramics, and alloys using the above-mentioned techniques have been reviewed. This article is enclosed with a brief discussion on the future research guidelines addressing different aspects related to the two-component macro and micro powder injection molding. This paper could be a worthy source for those investigators who aim to work on PIM and μPIM technology. Graphic Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2023-2045
Number of pages23
JournalMetals and Materials International
Volume27
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2021

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Keywords

  • Debinding
  • Mechanical properties
  • Powder injection molding
  • Rheological properties
  • Sintering

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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