Sintered bronze parts are rigid, temperature resistant and high strength parts formed through the process of sintering, or powder metallurgy. Used in applications for shock absorbers, home appliances, automobiles and as well as most commonly as bearings or bushings, sintered bronze parts can be produced in large quantities with consistent properties and sizes. Powder metallurgy uses a number of different metals including aluminum, copper, nickel, brass, steel, stainless steel, nickel and titanium in the fabrication of metal powder parts. Read More…
Since 1967, PSP has been a leader in small, intricate custom powdered metal parts for a wide range of industries, such as Sports & Recreation, Power Tools, Industrial Equipment, Oil & Gas.
Liberty Pressed Metals is a designer and producer of Powder Metals (PM) components for use in various industries, such as automotive, lawn and garden, office equipment, power tool, home appliances, and more. Our process boost product strength, precision, and durability. We are ISO 9001: 2015 certified. Our quality management system assures top-quality sourcing of materials, as well as unmatched...
Metaltech, Inc. has been in the metal powdered industry since 1989 in the heart of Dubois, Pennsylvania known as the capital of powdered metal. Our mission is too work with our customers to determine the efficient and economical method of production. We want to bring you the best product at the best price. Call today or visit our website for more information!
Our metal injection molding cannot be topped! We have years of field industry experience that we want to put to work for you. It is our mission that we will be able to offer high quality customer service as well as products that will withstand the tests of time to provide lasting value. For more information on what we may be able to do for you, get in touch with our customer service department...
Our design team develops and tests specific materials that are best suited for the intended application. By carefully reviewing various performance data, we can determine the most suitable material characteristics that will provide optimum performance during the product's life cycle. Our design group reviews our customers' existing processes and components, and in many cases, can design a powder...
Connor Corporation is a leading manufacturer of powdered metal parts. We offer a wide range of metals including non-ferrous metals, stainless steel, steel alloys, and specialty blend alloys. Bring us your customs designs and our team will work with you to fill all of your needs. Connor Corporation also offers various secondary operations including plating and finishing operations, all of which...
Founded in 1947, Clarion Sintered Metals is a trusted source for powdered metal parts. Clarion’s powder metallurgy specialists assist in the manufacturing of a variety of precision, cost-effective parts and components to ensure you receive the best in quality. From design assistance to finished sintered metal parts, ISO/TS 16949: 2002 registered Clarion has the expertise to meet any challenge.
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Bronze is an ideal material choice for the process of sintering as it is a non-ferrous metal is commonly used as a conductive material and its porosity allows lubricants, or air and liquids to pass through it. Through an effective sintering process, the properties of material strength, translucency and thermal conductivity are enhanced and because it is a simple process, most of the other physical properties of the metal are retained.
Sintered bronze parts are an economical manufacturing option, especially for large quantities of products as sintered metal parts can be fabricated repeatedly with close tolerances. The porosity of the parts can also be adjusted according to the intended application of the part and the desired level of flow.
The process of powder metallurgy has three basic steps. First, the metal, in this case, bronze or bronze alloy, is made into a powdered form. This can be achieved by a number of methods including grinding, chemical decomposition and the most common atomization. The metallic powder is then poured into a die or mold cavity and compacted under great pressure in order to adhere the particles. This occurs at room temperature. The metal part is then inserted into a furnace where the extreme heat fuses the metal particles together to form a rigid, high strength and porous component. This part of the process is called sintering.
The resulting porosity of the sintered parts makes powder metal products especially useful in lubricating applications and as a result, bearings and wear plates are often fabricated from sintered bronze. These porous components are also commonly used to create filtration materials, especially for high temperature applications such as those in food or pharmaceutical industries. Bronze powder can also be used to coat the surfaces of wood, plaster, plastic and other metals in order to create a bronze-like finish. In cosmetics such as eye shadows or liners, finely powdered bronze is used to create a shiny appearance.
