The Influence of Friction Forces in Metal Powders Compaction Process of Stainless Steel 316L

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine as precisely the influence of friction in the compaction of powders, and "conversion" of it, increasing densification.
The process is intended to be used in the compaction of hard deformable materials, which increased to approximately 90% densification required very high compaction pressures. These pressures are high, significant wear of the tools produce the compaction and thereby increasing production costs of finished parts from metal powders.