Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) Process Description

Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) also known as Pulsed Electric Current Sintering (PECS) or Field Assisted Sintering Technique (FAST) is a process used in materials engineering to create solid materials with special properties from powders, sometimes called nanomaterials.

The process of Spark Plasma Sintering is as follows: powdered material is placed in the sintering chamber and compressed while a pulsed DC current is passed directly through the compacted powder via a graphite die.

Materials which can be sintered with this method include metals and ceramics.

Many industries utilize materials produced from Spark Plasma Sintering including, military, medical, industrial, automotive, and computer.

The process time with Spark Plasma Sintering is dramatically reduced compared to other sintering methods. Process temperature is also reduced compared to other sintering methods. No binders are necessary which increases finished material hardness and strength and decreases process time. Operating expenses are lower than traditional sintering methods mainly due to the shorter cycle time.

Spark Plasma Sintering machine manufacturers and models include:

• Fuji Electronic Industrial Co. & Sumitomo Coal Mining Co. Inc. (SCM), Dr. Sinter Lab Series (SPS-211Lx/511S/515S), 25 Series (SPS-615/625/725/825/925), SPS-3.20/5.40/7.40, ROBO Series (SPS 9.40)
• Fine Ceramic Technologies Systeme GmbH (FCT), Type HP D and Type HHP D
• Thermal Technology LLC., SPS Model 10, Model 25, Model 100, and Model 250

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