Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-4 | Issue-06 | 243-247
Original Research Article
Processing and In-Vitro Study of Injection Moulded Cocrmo Alloy Hip Stem for Orthopedic Applications
M. A. Omar, S. Ibrahim, N. Johari, N. Abdulah and N. M Zainon
Published : June 25, 2019
Abstract
Metal Injection moulding (MIM) is an advanced near net shape forming process for high quality of complex shapes
combined with high properties of materials. The concept of the MIM is based on mixing of the fine powders with a small
proportion of polymer to form a feedstock that can be moulded. The granulated feedstock is then giving shape using
injection moulding machine. After shaping, the polymer binder is then removed from the moulded part without
significant disturbing the powder particles. Then, the powder is sintered at high temperatures. This paper discussed the
mechanical properties and in-vitro evaluations of injection moulded cobalt based alloy for potential orthopedic