Metal Injection Molding for Superalloy Jet Engine Components

Abstract

The Metal Injection Molding [MIM] process is a combination of powder metallurgy technologies and the shape making capability of plastic injection molding. Major market segments for MIM are consumer electronics, automotive, firearms and medical. MTU Aero Engines GmbH advanced the MIM process using high temperature superalloys powders. Optimized thermal processes and superalloy powders utilize nearly the full potential of the superalloys challenged by the required high dynamic strength and aerospace quality. Compressor vanes and small retainers are now proving their quality in a test engine accompanied by the evaluation of material data. The development of MIM super alloy aerospace parts emerges the usage of MIM to more technically sophisticated applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA521729

Entities

People

  • Claus Mueller
  • Max Kraus
  • Siegfried Sikorski

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advanced Materials
  • Alloys
  • Compressor Components
  • Construction
  • Cost Reductions
  • Engine Components
  • Engines
  • Fabrication
  • Grain Size
  • High Pressure
  • High Pressure Compressors
  • Injection Molding
  • Jet Engines
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Powder Metallurgy

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Powder metallurgy of Titanium alloys.
  • Semiconductor Device Technology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space