Sintered metal is a solid product made through the process of powder metallurgy from different types of metals and alloys including aluminum, copper, bronze, nickel, brass, steel, stainless steel, nickel and titanium. The solid metal powder parts are formed by pressing metal powder into a coherent mass without heating the metal to its melting point. Metal powder can be formed from solid metal bars or stock shapes using different processes such as grinding, chemical decomposition, atomization and centrifugal disintegration. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Precision Sintered Parts
Tulsa, OK | 918-663-7511Since 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.
GKN Sinter Metals
Auburn Hills, MI | 248-296-7800We have been doing sintered metal parts since our beginning. Our research and development team works hard to ensure that our products are on the leading edge of technological innovation at all times because we know how important state of the art products are to our customers. To learn more get in touch with our customer service department using telephone or email today!
Horizon Technology, Inc.
St. Marys, PA | 814-834-4004Horizon Technology has been providing cost-effective solutions for metal powder products since 2001. Since then, we've tapped into a wealth of powder metallurgy experience to form a Technology Network and create unique opportunities for you to convert components to powdered metal - components that were previously thought impossible to produce with powdered metal technology. Our company operates on values that directly benefit you, your product, and your supply chain. Contact us today for more information.
PSM BrownCo
Emporium, PA | 814-486-1768PSM BrownCo brings you the best in powdered metal processing. We are an ISO 9001:2008 certified company serving appliance, automotive, electrical, hardware and other industries. We use brass, bronze, nickel, iron, steel & aluminum materials. Since powder metallurgy is one of today's fastest-growing technologies, you should contact PSM BrownCo for your needs.
ASCO Sintering
Commerce, CA | 323-725-3550ASCO Sintering Co., based in Los Angeles, California, USA specializes in complex custom high quality powdered metal sintering solutions. ASCO uses advanced proprietary planetary gear technology that uses high strength material that results in final cost far below CNC machined or MIM solutions. The company is ISO 9001: 2008 certified; the parts conform to CE and ATEX standards. ASCO is privately owned by its employees many of whom are Six Sigma trained and have years of engineering experience.
Sintered Parts - Webster-Hoff CorporationAtomization is the most commonly used method as it effectively produces powder from almost any metal by separating molten metals into separate particles which then freeze into solid form. This powder is then used in sintering. The complete process that produces sintered metal parts is called powder metallurgy, or PM. It is widely used for manufacturing various components for industries such as electronics, automotive, hardware, computer and lawn and garden industries because it produces a minimal amount of waste. In fact, approximately 97% of the original material ends up in the finished parts, making it a cost effective fabrication solution for high volume parts, especially those made of costly metals. In addition, using this method, consistent parts can be fabricated even in large quantities with relatively accurate tolerances and repeatability.
The process used to create sintered metal involves three basic steps. First, the metal is made into a powder form, at which point it can be combined with another metal to form an alloy, or fabricated as a pure component of one metal. Sintering is able to maintain the physical properties of the materials used as it is a simple process that does not require much alteration of the elements. In the second step, the powdered metal is poured into a die or mold cavity in the shape of the desired part and compacted at room temperature under great pressure. The amount of pressure required will be determined by the type of metal used as some are more malleable than others.
In the die, the powders are compacted into a solid shape. The metal mass is then removed from the die and put into a furnace under extreme heat. This part of the process, called sintering, fuses the metal particles together without melting them, forming a rigid, high strength and porous component. The porosity of the part can be altered according to the desired level of flow, both of liquids and air, of the finished product based on its intended application.
