Glossary of Metalworking Terms in Powder Metallurgy
- Horizon Technology
- 04.16.2019
- Powdered Metallurgy
Powder metal, and powder metallurgy, have special materials and processes that make it stand apart from traditional and other machining processes. This truth applies to ...
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Metal Injection Molding Vs. Powder Metallurgy the 'Old' Way
- Horizon Technology
- 04.05.2019
- Materials
If you’ve paid any attention to the “Part of the Year” awards in powder metallurgy circles, you’ve probably noticed that metal injection molding (MIM) parts are popular ...
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MPIF Standards and Tests You Should Know
- Horizon Technology
- 03.20.2019
- Powdered Metallurgy
Most OEMs rely on in-house mechanical engineers to create their product designs and specifications. The concern with these engineers is that most were not exposed to the ...
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CHART: Permeability of Popular Iron Powder Types
- Horizon Technology
- 03.07.2019
- Magnetics
This article -- and this chart -- are a look at magnetic permeability. “Permeability” refers to how easily a material can be magnetized. If you’re having an issue ...
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What Is Prealloyed Powder Metal?
- Horizon Technology
- 01.18.2019
- Materials
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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Soft Magnetic Composite FAQs
- Horizon Technology
- 12.12.2018
- Magnetics
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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Machining Powder Metal Parts: Rarely Necessary, Usually a Pain
- Horizon Technology
- 11.21.2018
- Powdered Metallurgy
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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Powder Metal Materials for Beginners
- Horizon Technology
- 10.18.2018
- Materials
Powder metal materials free design engineers from the chains of typical metal forming technologies. While most metal forming technologies are best suited for round ...
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Electric Motor Efficiency & 4 Other Uses for Soft Magnetic Composite
- Horizon Technology
- 10.04.2018
- Magnetics
For many years powder metallurgy has been the most cost-effective method of producing high volumes of parts for magnetic applications. The powdered metal process is ...
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Why Your Powder Metal Technology Partner Should Use Plex
- Horizon Technology
- 08.30.2018
- Tooling
We are huge fans of Plex cloud-based manufacturing software. Here’s why you should be, too -- and why those who rely on powder metal technology are missing out if their ...
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