Powder Metallurgy Products
Precision sintered metal parts for automotive, power tools, appliances and industrial applications. From gears and structural components to custom PM parts, we deliver quality solutions with GB9-grade precision and IATF 16949 certified quality.
Quick Answer
What products are best suited to powder metallurgy?
Powder metallurgy is strongest when a part needs tight cost control at volume, repeatable geometry, and minimal raw-material waste. On this page, buyers can compare the main PM product families we supply, including gears, structural parts, bearing-related components, and custom sintered assemblies.
Key Points
- PM gears and structural parts are often chosen when machining cost becomes too high at scale.
- Self-lubricating or porous components work well where oil retention or controlled density matters.
- Custom products normally move fastest when drawings, annual volume, and target material are defined early.
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Technical Specifications
Key Features
- Spur Gears: High transmission efficiency for parallel shafts
- Helical Gears: Smooth operation, higher load capacity
- Bevel Gears: For corner transmission applications
- Planetary Gears: Compact high-reduction gearboxes
- Custom Profiles: Modified tooth profiles for specific applications
Applications
Core Advantages
- Net-shape manufacturing reduces machining
- Consistent quality through automated pressing
- Cost-effective for medium to high volumes
Manufacturing Process Comparison
How powder metallurgy compares to CNC machining and casting for metal parts production.
| Characteristic | Powder Metallurgy | CNC Machining | Casting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material Utilization | 95-97% | 50-70% | 70-80% |
| Geometric Complexity | High | Medium | Low-Medium |
| Dimensional Tolerance | +/-0.1-0.3% | +/-0.01-0.1% | +/-0.5-1% |
| Surface Finish (Ra) | 0.8-3.2 um | 0.4-1.6 um | 3.2-12.5 um |
| Cost (High Volume) | Low | High | Medium |
| Cost (Low Volume) | Medium-High* | Medium | High** |
| Lead Time | 2-6 weeks | 1-4 weeks | 4-8 weeks |
| MOQ | 1,000+ | 1+ | 500+ |
| Material Range | Limited | Wide | Wide |
| Mechanical Properties | 90-95% wrought | 100% wrought | 80-90% wrought |
* PM includes tooling cost amortization. Break-even typically at 800-1,200 pieces.
** Casting requires pattern or die costs and has higher setup costs.
Iron-Based Material Standards
Standard MPIF material grades we work with.
| Grade | Composition | Density (g/cm3) | Hardness | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-0000 | Pure Iron | 6.0-6.2 | 40-60 HRB | Soft Magnetic Parts |
| F-0005 | Fe-0.5C | 6.2-6.4 | 60-80 HRB | Structural Parts |
| F-0008 | Fe-0.8C | 6.4-6.6 | 70-90 HRB | Gears |
| FC-0205 | Fe-2Cu-0.5C | 6.4-6.6 | 70-90 HRB | Structural Parts |
| FC-0208 | Fe-2Cu-0.8C | 6.5-6.7 | 80-100 HRB | High-Strength Parts |
| FN-0205 | Fe-2Ni-0.5C | 6.5-6.7 | 70-90 HRB | Toughness-Required Parts |
Need detailed material specifications? View our complete material guide with stainless steel, nickel steel, and copper-infiltrated grades.Surface treatments also available.
Custom Development Process
From initial inquiry to mass production, our streamlined process ensures quality and efficiency.
Requirement Analysis
Technical communication, application analysis
DFM & Quoting
Design optimization, tooling cost estimation
Tooling Development
Mold design, first article trial
Sample Approval
Sample testing, PPAP documentation
Mass Production
SPC-controlled production, JIT delivery