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第九讲：凝胶注模成型与流延成型 7.3.6 凝胶注模成型 Gelcasting of ceramics 2013年4月24 日 Ceramics-Tsinghua University Different Forming Methods 1. Slip-casting 2. Dry-press 3. Injection-molding 4. Extrusion forming 5. DCC 6. Gelcasting 7. Colloidal injection moulding Ceramics-Tsinghua University Gelcasting • Method developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee • Involves making a slurry from an aqueous or non-aqueous monomer solution and casting in the mold • Temperature elevated to make the binder hold and have the particles polymerized, in a process called gelation • Part is dried in high level of humidity and then fired up or sintered to burn out the binder Ceramics-Tsinghua University Process of Gelcasting • Begins when ceramic powder is thoroughly mixed with monomer solution • Then the binder and the catalyst are mixed in to the slurry • The slurry is then de-aired to prevent bubbles forming in the green body • Pour into mold and set in elevated temperature- process called gelation • Gel removed and dried • Part is fired up to burn out the binders Ceramics-Tsinghua University Ceramics-Tsinghua University Why Gelcasting? • Higher density than slip-casting • Higher green strength than both slip-casting and dry- pressing. • Can make complex geometries better than with other methods • Low levels of organic additives, making it less toxic • Decreases cost of manufacturing due it’s ability to be milled easily and also due to it’s reproducibility. This very aspect can make ceramics the mainstream material in many industries. Ceramics-Tsinghua University Ceramic