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Injection Molding of 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
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Abstract
17-4 PH stainless steel has been successfully formed by powder metallurgy (P/M) injection molding. Injection molding is a relatively new P/M technique. In this process, metal powder is mixed with a plastic binder, and the part shape is injection molded as in plastics fabrication practice. The binder is extracted, and the part is sintered to 95-96% of full density.
Sintering atmospheres and temperature profiles for optimized material properties were developed. Material mechanical properties were evaluated by tensile, impact, and fatigue tests. Five prototype fin bases for a missile were fabricated. The effect of Hot Isostatic Pressing was determined. The mechanical properties compare favorably to those of investment cast or wrought 17-4 PH steel.
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Marshall, T., "Injection Molding of 17-4 PH Stainless Steel," SAE Technical Paper 841516, 1984, https://doi.org/10.4271/841516.Also In
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- Powder Metallurgy Principles and Applications Lenel F. V. Metal Powder Industries Federation Princeton, NJ 1980
- Armco Steel Corporation 1970