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SMCs Are Changing Cooling System Design in Electric Vehicles & More

Large cooling fan assemblies meant to cool electric motors consume a lot of energy and space. There’s a need for new solutions for electric motor designs that offer ...
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BLDC Motor Design: Segmentation Using Powder Metallurgy

We have well established the benefits of using SMC materials in stator applications compared to lamination steels. SMC powder metal can improve performance and reduce ...
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Replacing Forging Applications with Advanced Powder Metal Technology

If you’re considering forged parts for your manufacturing and assembly needs, you probably know that closed die forging, also known as impression die forging, is a ...
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Skipping Steps: Sinter Hardening vs. Conventional Sintering Processes

A discussion about the efficiency and performance possibilities of modern metal manufacturing is incomplete without the concept of sintering in powder metallurgy.
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COMPONENT SPOTLIGHT: Engine Mounting System

Powder metal parts have been synonymous with the automotive industry for decades. Still, manufacturers continue to unearth new uses for powder metallurgy in the auto. ...
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Advantages of Powder Metallurgy Vs. Die Casting

When order volume exceeds a few dozen, process economics dictate a near-net shape manufacturing process with little after-work necessary. Many engineers and buyers ...
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Automotive Powertrain Design: Torque + 3 Other Considerations & Trends

Modern e-powertrain and drivetrain designs are no longer a nice idea. In some parts of the world, they’re a must.
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COMPONENT SPOTLIGHT: Electrical Lamination + SMC Powder Metal Part

Welcome back to our PM Component Spotlight series, where we ID ideal components for metal powder manufacturing.
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Electrical Switchgear Parts Design Guide: 6 Bright Ideas

The #1 priority of any design involving electricity should be user safety.
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Soft Magnetic Performance of Sintered Powder Metallurgy

When designers think of powder metallurgy (PM), they often visualize small gears, clutch plates, porous filters, and many low strength structural applications. Advances ...
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