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| Powdered Metallurgy |
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Process Description
Fine metal powder is fed through an automated hopper into a vertically activated die. Hydraulic presses compact powder into the component's shape. The "Green" component is then heated in a controlled atmosphere sintering furnace to fuse the particles into a solid shape. |
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| Advantages |
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Low cost tooling and unit price |
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High capacity, tight tolerances, Intricate shapes without machining |
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Self-lubricating |
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Zero draft capabilities |
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| Manufacturer |
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Brownco Powdered Metal | |
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| Market Niche |
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| Volume |
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Low to high (500 to 1,000,000) |
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| Materials |
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Steel, iron, stainless, brass, aluminum, bronze, & copper |
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| Applications |
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Gears, impellers, nuts, spacers, bearings, rollers |
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| Finishing Option(s) |
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Resin impregnation, oil impregnation, plating and painting |
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| Secondary Operations |
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Drilling, tapping and machining | |
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