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Title: Applied mechanics modeling of granulated ceramic powder compaction

Conference ·
OSTI ID:104778

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 Lab. (SNL-NM), 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
Resource Relation:
Conference: 27. international Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE) technical conference, Albuquerque, NM (United States), 10-12 Sep 1995; Other Information: PBD: [1995]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English