Net shaping

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007845",
  "term": "Net shaping",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A fabrication process for a ceramic or composite material where the desired final shape is achieved directly during the initial forming stage. This method minimizes or eliminates the need for subsequent material-removal steps, such as machining or grinding, which can introduce surface flaws. Net shaping is applied to powders via techniques like injection molding or to precursors in sol-gel processing, where a gel is cast into a mold before drying and firing.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "ceramization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1824 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/net-shaping/"
}