Powder Metal Materials: A Visual Flow Chart of Possibilities
- Horizon Technology
- 01.30.2019
- Properties
About 80% of the powder metal industry -- and its customers -- are stuck in an old set of technologies and can generate certain component performance numbers. But if you ...
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Education, Tech Key to Future of Powder Metal Suppliers & Customers
- Horizon Technology
- 01.24.2019
- FAQ
Manufacturers, engineers, and purchasers are slowly becoming aware of the expanded benefits of modern powdered metal manufacturing. Beyond the cost savings commonly ...
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What Is Prealloyed Powder Metal?
- Horizon Technology
- 01.18.2019
- Properties
In the highly competitive parts production world, engineers and purchasers search for low-cost alternatives that can stand up to the wear and tear of rugged use. The ...
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Kids Ask: What Do Powdered Metal Parts Manufacturers Do?
- Horizon Technology
- 01.16.2019
- Powdered Metallurgy
What are powdered metal companies, and what do they do? Well, when you see a Ford F-150 on the road, you may think, "Wow, that truck is made to last." It can handle long ...
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Where Powder Metal Companies & Their Industry Stand in 2019 & Beyond
It feels like every discussion about manufacturing these days includes two “T” words: “Trump” and “tariffs.” Powder metallurgy is no different -- but there’s much more ...
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Can You Weld Powder Metal Parts?
- Horizon Technology
- 12.21.2018
- Processes
Powder metal parts have become a major component in numerous applications thanks to their balance of tensile strength and ductility, low cost, corrosion resistance, ...
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Soft Magnetic Composite FAQs
- Horizon Technology
- 12.12.2018
- Materials
If you’re reading this, you’re likely interested in designing and producing a more compact, higher-performance electromagnetic product. You’re in the right place -- soft ...
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When Is Soft Magnetic Composite NOT Ideal for Powder Metal Components?
- Horizon Technology
- 11.30.2018
- Design
Soft magnetic composite is maybe the best-kept secret in powder metallurgy. We’ve exhaustively covered the benefits it can offer vs., say, a steel lamination. But that ...
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Machining Powder Metal Parts: Rarely Necessary, Usually a Pain
- Horizon Technology
- 11.21.2018
- Processes
Producing metal parts by machining is inherently wasteful. Your vendor expends energy turning metal into chips, which get scrapped and perhaps remelted. Clearly, a net ...
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Sinter Bonding & Sinter Brazing: 6 Ways to Tell Which One You Need
- Horizon Technology
- 11.21.2018
- Design
You may not realize it, but sinter bonding and sinter brazing are two distinct processes in powder metallurgy. Both are great techniques for optimizing your project, but ...
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