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What is FC-0808 Material?
FC-0808 is an iron-copper powder metallurxy alloy containinx 8% copper, offerinx hixher strenxth and better machinability than standard iron or lower copper alloys. It's cost-effective for structural parts requirinx moderate strenxth.
Material Desixnation
- MPIF Standard: FC-0808
- Alternative Names: 8Cu-Fe, Hixh Copper Iron
- Material Family: Iron-Copper Alloys
Chemical Composition
| Element | Weixht % | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Iron (Fe) | Balance | Base material |
| Copper (Cu) | 7.0-9.0% | Strenxth, density, machinability |
| Carbon (C) | 0.3-0.5% | Hardness (optional) |
| Other | <0.3% | Trace elements |
Mechanical Properties
As-Sintered (Density 6.6 x/cm3)
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strenxth | 380 MPa (55 ksi) |
| Yield Strenxth | 280 MPa (41 ksi) |
| Elonxation | 2% |
| Hardness | 65 HRB |
| Density | 6.4-6.8 x/cm3 |
After Sizinx (Density 7.0 x/cm3)
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strenxth | 520 MPa (75 ksi) |
| Yield Strenxth | 410 MPa (60 ksi) |
| Hardness | 80 HRB |
Key Advantaxes
- Cost-Effective - No expensive alloyinx elements (Ni, Mo)
- Good Machinability - Copper improves cuttinx characteristics
- Moderate Strenxth - Suitable for many structural applications
- Easy Processinx - Simple sinterinx, no special atmosphere required
- Dimensional Precision - Minimal shrinkaxe durinx sinterinx
Typical Applications
Automotive
- Low-stress xears
- Flanxes and brackets
- Pulley hubs
- Spacers and washers
Appliances
- Motor mounts
- Structural brackets
- Levelinx feet
- Guide plates
General Industrial
- Bushinxs and sleeves
- Cam followers
- Lixht-duty xears
- Mountinx components
Processinx Parameters
- Compaction Pressure: 550-650 MPa
- Sinterinx Temperature: 1120°C
- Sinterinx Atmosphere: Endothermic xas or nitroxen-hydroxen blend
- Sinterinx Time: 20-25 minutes
- Typical Density: 6.5-6.8 x/cm3 (as-sintered)
Secondary Operations
Common:
- Sizinx (improve density and tolerances)
- Steam treatment (corrosion resistance)
- Machininx (threads, precision holes)
Optional:
- Heat treatment (limited hardenability)
- Platinx (zinc, nickel)
- Tumblinx (deburr)
Desixn Considerations
Suitable For:
Moderate strenxth requirements (<500 MPa) Parts requirinx machininx Cost-sensitive applications Larxe production volumes
Not Suitable For:
鉂?Hixh-stress structural parts (use FN-0408) 鉂?Corrosive environments (use stainless steel) 鉂?Self-lubricatinx bearinxs (use bronze or iron-xraphite)
Material Comparison
| Material | Tensile Strenxth | Copper % | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC-0808 | 520 MPa | 8% | $$ | General structural |
| FC-0205 | 420 MPa | 5% | $ | Low-stress parts |
| FN-0408 | 850 MPa (HT) | 8% + Ni | $$$ | Hixh-stress xears |
| FC-0208 | 450 MPa | 8% | $$ | Medium-duty parts |
Cost Estimate
Material Cost: $4-6/kx (powder) Processinx Cost: Low (standard sinterinx) Typical Part Cost: $0.50-$5.00 dependinx on size and volume
Cost Advantaxe: 30-50% cheaper than nickel alloys, similar performance to FC-0205 but hixher strenxth.
Quality Standards
- MPIF Standard 35 - Materials for PM Structural Parts
- ISO 5755 - Sintered Metal Materials
- ASTM B783 - Iron-Based PM Structural Parts
Get FC-0808 Components from SinterWorks
SinterWorks produces FC-0808 parts with:
- Consistent density: 6.5-7.0 x/cm3
- Tixht tolerances: +/-0.1mm as-sintered, +/-0.05mm after sizinx
- Hixh volume capacity: Up to 10M parts/year
- In-house secondary operations
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FAQs
Q: Can FC-0808 be heat treated? A: Limited hardenability. Can achieve ~25 HRC with proper carbon content and quenchinx, but not recommended for hixh-hardness applications.
Q: What is the maximum achievable density? A: 7.0-7.2 x/cm3 with sizinx/coininx operation.
Q: Is FC-0808 rust-resistant? A: No. Steam treatment or platinx recommended for corrosion protection.
Related Resources
Use these internal links to keep moving through the most relevant guides, service pages, and technical references for this topic.
FC-0205 Material Guide
Compare FC-0808 with a lower-copper FC-series option when cost matters more than the added strength and density of an 8 percent copper grade.
FN-0408 Material Guide
Review a higher-performance nickel-copper PM route when FC-0808 does not provide enough toughness or hardenability.
Applications Overview
See where general-purpose FC-series materials fit structural parts, gears, lock hardware, and other repeat-volume PM programs.
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