Why does Microwave Sintering Produce better Properties compared to Conventional Processing?
There are two main reasons why the microwave process yields better mechanical properties, especially in the case of powder metals – it produces a finer grain size, and the shape of the porosity, if any, is quite different than in a conventional part. In microwave-processed powder metal components, we have observed round-edged porosities producing higher ductility and toughness.
