Abstract
Resistance sintering under pressure is a method of hot pressing in which a powder compact is subjected to pressure and simultaneously heated by passing a low voltage high amperage current through it. Equipment for this process is described. Its basic characteristics such as resistance requirements for powders and compacts, temperature distribution in compacts, and gas reactions during resistance sintering are discussed. Examples of the sintering process in compacts made of a single metal or an alloy powder and in compacts made of mixtures of powders are presented. Potential commercial applications of the process are evaluated.
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Discussion on this paper, TP 3883E, may be sent, 2 copies, to AIME by Mar. 1, 1955. Manuscript, Jun. 18, 1954. New York Meeting, February 1954.
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Lenel, F.V. Resistance Sintering Under Pressure. JOM 7, 158–167 (1955). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03377473
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