Applying Metallurgy Kinetics And Design
Powder Metallurgy (P/M) is a manufacturing technology whereby metal powder is compacted into shape to form a compressed part.
The "green" compressed parts are then sintered
in an athmosphere controlled furnace at high temperatures, causing the metal powder particles to be bonded together metallurgically.
* Flexibility in the parts shape and design.
* Ability to produce combinations of metal not possible by other methods.
* Pores can be infiltrated with other metals for special properties and 100% density.
* Controlled porosity makes possible such products as self-lubricating bearings and surfaces.
* Ability to fabricate special configurations impossible or difficult to machine by conventional methods.
* P/M process makes it possible to manufacture parts of exceptional strength and durability.
* Good dimensional control with tolerances held within 0.001".
* Consistent dimensions are accurate and unvarying from part to part, order to order, year to year.
* Produces exceptional surface finishes.
* P/M is a net shape process with minimal waste of raw materials.
* Raw materials are readily available and inexpensive.
* P/M parts are produced at or very close to final dimensions; eliminating or minimizing machining.
* Greater actual production speed than most manufacturing methods.
* Short preparation time from design to finished part.
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