| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1502422 | Scripta Materialia | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
 This paper discusses a novel process (current-activated tip-based sintering (CATS)) for the sintering (1D, 2D and 3D) of macro-, micro- and nano-scale features. In CATS, electric current and contacting pressure are applied selectively to the powder through a conducting tip, to enforce local spark plasma sintering conditions. The present work discusses this new process within the framework of macro- and micro-scale sintering. Results show the successful localized sintering of nickel powder beneath both a stationary and moving tip.
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Authors
K. Morsi, K.S. Moon, S. Kassegne, R. Ugle, E. Villar,