Applied mechanics modeling of granulated ceramic powder compaction
In ceramic manufacturing processes such as dry-pressing, correlations between applied compacting pressure and resultant powder compact density are essential for defining reliable process conditions for ceramic components. Pressure-density diagrams have been developed as a tool for both process control and for understanding the compaction behavior of different powders. These types of diagrams, however, pertain only to the averag@ properties of a powder compact and do not address a significant issue in powder compaction processes: the formation of density gradients within the compact. Continuum-based mechanics models of varying complexity have addressed the influence of frictional forces acting at the powder-die wall interface which dissipate the applied pressure throughout the compact. Resulting pressure distribution models are then typically coupled with empirical functions relating pressure and density to obtain a green density distribution in the compact. All of these models predict similar trends; however, none predict the distribution with sufficient accuracy to be considered as a design tool for industrial applications.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 104778
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--95-1751C; CONF-9509214--1; ON: DE95016405
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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