POWDER METALLURGY

Using Powder Metal on a Global Scale

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COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE

Solving Complex Problems

Selecting the right process to produce a component can be a daunting task; requiring a balance of design, tolerancing, and cost-effectiveness. While many industries use technologies like casting, milling, and grinding, powder metal provides a sustainable, cost-effective alternative with substantial benefits.

Advantages of Powder Metal

Net shape capability, minimal or no machining and scrap loss
Good surface finishes and tribological properties
Cost-effective, high-volume manufacture of complex or unique shapes
Complex shapes and geometries not possible with other metal forming processes
Part-to-part consistency at exacting tolerances
Long term performance reliability in critical applications
Sustainable manufacturing

CUSTOM SOLUTIONS

Powder Metal Process

Material Formation

To ensure you’re getting the right materials for the job, our team conducts carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen analysis on all material formulations. Tested and approved materials are mixed with lubricants or other alloy additions to create the perfect combination needed for your application’s manufacturing and operating needs.

Pressing

In the compaction phase of the powder metal process, your specially formulated mix of powder is automatically fed into a precision die and compacted. Once ejected from the die, the piece is strong enough to be handled and transported to the sintering furnace.

Sintering

Once your piece is pressed, it moves into a sintering furnace capable of reaching temperatures up to 2,600˚ F. The parts are heated and held at the sintering temperature, then cooled. The sintering step transforms the mechanical bond of the compacted powder into a metallurgical bond providing the strength and performance needed from your powder metal part.

Secondary Operations

While many powder metal parts require no secondary machining, you are able to choose from a variety of optional manufacturing and finishing operations to customize the density, shape, corrosion resistance, or performance properties of any part.

Material Formation

Pressing

Sintering

Secondary Operations

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ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY

Sustainability in Powder Metal Manufacturing

The low-waste nature of powder metal manufacturing isn’t just good for costs—it's also better for the environment. Powder Metal technology utilizes upwards of 97% of input material and is classified as a green technology in metal manufacturing. The process also cuts down on the amount of energy needed to create your components, creating less impact on the environment.

You have an idea. Our engineers help you make it a reality. For 75 years, we’ve used specialized technologies to create custom solutions for our customers. We look to the future to adapt to your everchanging needs.