Net Shape Powdered Metal Parts

In today’s competitive market, the world’s global sources are in search of metal parts and components with the lowest possible prices. In the conventional manufacturing process, it is not possible to produce net shape or near-net shape parts without additional multi-level machining. But, Powder Metallurgy (PM) is a superior manufacturing method that aims initial production of the parts to be 90% close in shape and size to the finished products. This manufacturing technique is highly preferable for net shape metal parts manufacturing as it reduces the production time and costs associated with additional machining, precision mold casting, and high raw material wastages.

ASCO Sintering Co. is an industry leader in producing net shape powdered metal parts that are customized to provide optimum level performance in different specific applications.

Benefits of Net Shaping Capability

Net shape manufacturing is specifically advantageous for the metal parts produced with high-value materials like titanium alloys or titanium metal matrix composite. The advantages of net-shape manufacturing capabilities are as follows.

Waste reduction: Every additional machining need additional raw material. As the net shape metal parts require high precision and close tolerance level, traditional manufacturing requires multi-level machining to achieve the dimensions. Net shape manufacturing through powder metallurgy can achieve high dimensional accuracy of the products at initial manufacturing, hence it can reduce material wastages.
Quick Turnaround Time: Powdered metal net shaping ability can speed up production by eliminating additional finishing steps and facilitate a quick turnaround time.
Combined Shapes: Powdered metal manufacturing features multi-piece assemblies as a single part without any additional machining such as brazing, welding, or CNC machining.
Superior quality: Net shape powdered metal parts have superior structural and metallurgical integrity throughout their construction that makes them a perfect fit for high temperature and pressure applications.

Applications of Net Shape Powdered Metal Parts

Automotive parts & components: brake system balancing weight, actuator, rotor, armature, four-wheel-drive shifting, and door clutch assembly, etc.
Aerospace parts: flight recorder polarizing keys, fuel pump gears, splice terminals, and rivet crimps, etc.
Medical devices: stapler gear system, osteoporosis pen ratchet, and kidney dialysis spring seat, etc.
Industrial gears and motors