Software for densification calculation in liquid phase sintering of flat cylinders

Abstract

Sintering is an ever-growing area, which requires qualitative and quantitative analysis of the results that justify its effectiveness. This is explained because the results can fundament the decision-making process in sintering. Therefore, in this paper, a coded computer program is introduced to outline and speed up the analysis of the sintering process. This software was designed in Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0®, which enables it to be installed on any Windows®-based device. If adequate values of input data are typed in and operating instructions are followed, the software can provide the following output data related to a flat cylinder: (a) initial density; (b) final density; (c) specific area variation; (d) shrinkage; and (e) densification. The developed software contributes to accelerating and standardizing the analysis of the sintering process, also serving as a baseline for future improvements.

DOI: 10.56238/homeinternationalanais-103