The effect of resin type on the sintering of freeformed maraging steel

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Abstract

The role of the resin type on the sintering of maraging steel with boron additions has been investigated. Two different resins were added to the steel mixture and their subsequent debinding was evaluated and sintering responses compared with that of a resin-free alloy. The two resins used, nylon and a mixture of phenolic resin and synthetic wax, possessed different debinding behaviour, with the latter causing significant carbon contamination of the parts. This caused the formation of a Ti–Mo carbide, depleting the matrix of these elements. Consequently, the microstructure consisted of the equilibrium Fe–Fe2B eutectic, as well as a Mo-rich boride. The liquid phase also appeared to contain significant amounts of carbon, which lowered the temperature at which the liquid formed, resulting in high density occurring at a much lower temperature. When nylon was used as the binder, a similar sintering response to the resin-free alloy was observed.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)312-317
JournalMaterials Science and Engineering A
Volume344
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003

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