Metal Binder-Jetting Liquid Composition for Stable Discharge and Sintering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for producing metal objects using binder jetting and powder metallurgy face issues with high viscosity of the object forming liquid, insufficient bending strength of green bodies, and low sintering density of sintered bodies.
Innovation Solution
An object forming liquid containing specific structural units in resins and an organic solvent, free of water, is applied to a layer of metal particles, which improves the binding strength and sintering density through controlled thermal decomposition and solubility in organic solvents, allowing for better discharge and formation of objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional object forming liquid is used in binder jetting, then the liquid can be applied to metal particles, but the viscosity is high and discharge is unstable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters of the object forming liquid by incorporating specific resin components (vinyl acetate resin, carboxymethyl cellulose) and controlling the water content (5-20 mass%), which reduces viscosity and improves discharge stability from the inkjet head
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a composite binder system combining multiple resin types (vinyl acetate resin with carboxymethyl cellulose) to achieve optimal balance between viscosity, adhesion, and discharge properties, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and material resistance
2Strength
If conventional object forming liquid is used, then binding can occur, but the bending strength of green bodies is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a composite resin system where vinyl acetate resin provides primary adhesion and carboxymethyl cellulose enhances green body strength and structural integrity, achieving sufficient bending strength for handling and sintering
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes the concentration ratios and molecular weights of resin components to enhance the mechanical properties of the green body, ensuring adequate bending strength while maintaining manufacturability
3Force
If conventional object forming liquid is used, then sintering can proceed, but the sintering density of sintered bodies is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent controls the water content (5-20 mass%) and resin concentration to ensure optimal porosity and binding during sintering, which enables high sintering density and improved manufacturing precision of the final sintered body
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution results in improved bending strength and sintering density of pre-sintering and post-sintering objects, enabling stable and accurate production of metal objects using inkjet methods.
Implementation Method 1
heating (see Japanese Translation of PCT International Application Publication No. JP-T-2020-511593)
Implementation Method 2
an object forming liquid containing specific structural units in resins and an organic solvent, free of water
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AI summary
Provided is an object forming liquid containing a resin containing at least one structural unit selected from the group consisting of a structural unit represented by a predetermined structural formula (1) and a structural unit represented by a predetermined structural formula (2), and an organic solvent, and substantially free of water. The object forming liquid is applied to a layer of a powder containing metal particles.