Dry pressing and slip casting are two commonly used forming processes in sanitaryware production. Binders play a critical role in both processes, but their mechanisms of action and selection focus differ significantly. This article delves into the different applications of binders in dry pressing and slip casting.
I. Binders in Dry Pressing
Dry pressing refers to directly pressing dry powder into shape. In this process, the main functions of the binder are:
Providing Plasticity: Enabling the powder to have a certain degree of plasticity, facilitating pressing.
Increasing Green Body Strength: Increasing the bonding force between powder particles, improving the strength of the green body for subsequent handling and transportation.
Promoting Powder Flow: Improving powder flowability, ensuring uniform filling during pressing.
Common binders used in dry pressing include:
PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol): Offers good film-forming and bonding properties, suitable for various ceramic powders.
CMC (Carboxymethyl Cellulose): Possesses strong bonding force, effectively increasing green body strength.
Starch: Cost-effective with good dispersibility, but relatively lower green body strength.
II. Binders in Slip Casting
Slip casting involves injecting ceramic slurry into plaster molds, forming the body through dehydration. In this process, the main functions of the binder are:
Stabilizing Slurry: Preventing particle settling and maintaining uniform dispersion of the slurry.
Enhancing Flowability: Reducing slurry viscosity, improving casting efficiency.
Increasing Green Body Strength: Enhancing the strength of the green body during dehydration, preventing deformation and cracking.
Common binders used in slip casting include:
PVA: Offers good film-forming and water retention properties, effectively stabilizing slurry and increasing green body strength.
CMC: Possesses strong bonding force, enhancing slurry viscosity and improving casting efficiency.
Polyacrylamide: Exhibits good dispersibility and thickening properties, effectively controlling slurry flowability.
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