Metal Injection Molding (MIM) process is suitable for fabricating small and complex shaped metal parts with high production volume. In this study, in order to improve the MIM process, cellulose nanofibers (CNF) were focused. There are problems such as deformation during debinding and sintering due to the addition of a large amount of binder. On the other hand, the strength of the green compact decreased with decreasing binder contents. In this study, cellulose nanofibers were added with a binder during mixing in order to improve the handling of green compacts, and decrease the deformation during debinding and sintering. The effects of CNF contents on the mechanical properties were investigated. It was clarified that CNF is effective in improving the handleability of the debound compacts and suppressing deformation during sintering.
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