PROCESS

THE POWDERED METAL ADVANTAGE

Chip-less metalworking process resulting in near-net shapes

Ferrous or non-ferrous elemental or alloyed powders

Compacted under tonnage within a die

Heated in an atmosphere-controlled “sintering” furnace to bond particles metallurgically

Complex, multi-level shapes are possible

Advantages include:

• Minimal machining
• Minimal scrap
• Close dimensional control
• Large variety of material compositions
• Self-lubricating properties through controlled porosity
• Comparable performance characteristics to competitive technology
• Proven cost effective solution