Powdered Metallurgy

Manufacturer

PSM Brownco

The Powdered Metallurgy Process
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. Secondary machining is available to incorporate undercuts & threads.

Advantages of Powdered Metallurgy Low cost tooling and unit price High capacity, tight tolerances, Intricate shapes without machining Self-lubricating Zero draft capabilities Volume Low to high (500 to 1,000,000) Materials Steel, iron, stainless, brass, aluminum, bronze, & copper

Applications Gears, impellers, nuts, spacers, bearings, rollers and many more Secondary Operations Machining of undercuts, threading, cross drilling.

Finishing Option(s) Resin impregnation, oil impregnation, plating and painting

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