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Sintergy, Inc.
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(ph) 814-938-3933
(fax) 814-938-8286
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The P/M Advantage:
Versatility Economy Efficiency
LESS WASTE - BETTER USE OF MATERIAL
Powder metallurgy is a highly developed method of manufacturing reliable ferrous and nonferrous parts. Made by mixing elemental or alloy powders and compacting the mixture in a die, the resultant shapes are then sintered or heated in a controlled-atmosphere furnace.
* P/M typically uses more than 97% of the starting raw material in the finished part. Because of this, P/M is an energy and materials conserving process.
FASTER, MORE ACCURATE PRODUCTION
The P/M process is cost effective in producing simple or complex parts at, or very close to, final dimensions in production rates which can range from a few hundred to over a thousand parts per hour.
* As a result, only minor, if any, machining is required. P/M parts also may be sized for closer dimensional control and/or coined for both higher density and strength.
MORE OPTIONS FOR GREATER VALUE
In addition, both ferrous and nonferrous P/M parts can be oil impregnated to function as self-lubricating bearings.
* P/M parts can be resin impregnated to seal interconnected porosity and then plated; infiltrated with a lower melting point metal for greater strength and shock resistance; and heat treated to a higher strength and hardness.
GREATER VERSATILITY & FLEXIBILITY
Numerous industries apply P/M's basic versatility. Reliable P/M designs now serve the automotive, business machine, aerospace, electrical and electronic, small and major appliance, agricultural, and hand and power tool industries.
* In addition to providing specialized parts which are very difficult and expensive to make by any other process, P/M also offers an effective alternative to machined parts, casts, and forgings.
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