Abstract
We have developed a new compaction process which realized very high green density of iron powder. The crucial key of the process is the discovery of the die wall lubricant, Lithium stearate, which works at around 423 K under applied compaction pressure of 600 to 2,000 MPa. The process applied to titanium powder and showed excellent results. The mechanical properties showed equivalent to wrought titanium with good enough Net shape capability.
