Physics, mathematics, and technology

2016 Issue №3

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Mathematical modeling of synthesis technologies of powder materials for the space robotics

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36-41

Abstract

The production process is analyzed and a brief description of the main theoretical models of spark plasma sintering (SPS) is given. The experience of the use of numerical modeling by the finite element method (FEM) using specialized software for the study of SPS is examined. Goals and objectives of numerical simulation of the process are formulated. The main shortcomings and limitations of known methods of modeling are outlined.

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