Binder influence on green ceramic machining by means of milling and laser machining

Abstract The micro manufacturing of ceramic components is technologically challenging especially when complex shapes and micro features are required. A hybrid manufacturing chain is developed for non-sintered(green) blanks machined using sequentially a cutting tool and a laser source. During the preparation of the green blank, a binder is added to the powder to improve compaction. The amount of binder can affect the quality of the machining. The goal of this paper is to study its influence on the material removal rate and the surface quality with both technologies and to determine the optimal proportion for using this hybrid machining.