Forming complex-shaped aluminum components

   
   

Although MIM (metal injection molding) has received widespread application, aluminum has not been widely used for MIM in the prior art because of the tough oxide layer that grows on aluminum particles, thus preventing metal--metal bonding between the particles. The present invention solves this problem by adding a small amount of material that forms a eutectic mixture with aluminum oxide, and therefore aids sintering, to reduce the oxide, thereby allowing intimate contact between aluminum surfaces. The process includes the ability to mold and then sinter the feedstock into the form of compacted items of intricate shapes, small sizes (if needed), and densities of about 95% of bulk.

Embora MIM (molde de injeção do metal) recebessem aplicação difundida, o alumínio não foi usado extensamente para MIM na arte prévia por causa da camada resistente do óxido que cresce nas partículas de alumínio, assim impedindo o metal -- ligação do metal entre as partículas. A invenção atual resolve este problema adicionando um pouco de material que dá forma a uma mistura eutectic com óxido de alumínio, e ajuda conseqüentemente a sintering, para reduzir o óxido, permitindo desse modo o contato do intimate entre as superfícies de alumínio. O processo inclui a abilidade de moldar e sinter então o feedstock no formulário de artigos comprimidos de formas intricadas, de tamanhos pequenos (se needed), e de densidades de aproximadamente 95% do volume.

 
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