Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS)

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Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) furnace is used to rapidly consolidate parts using a SPS 10-3 furnace from Thermal Technology (Santa Rosa, CA). SPS applies a pulsed direct current through a conductive graphite die assembly while simultaneously applying pressure. The die is heated through joule heating and conduction. By ultilizing joule heating, rapid heating rates (<600°C/min) can be obtained reaching temperatures >1500°C in minutes. SPS 10-3 capabilities are listed below.