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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Powder Metal Vs. Forged Parts: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Horizon Technology
- 04.11.2019
- Powdered Metallurgy
Engineers, and probably purchasers too, have been comparing powder metallurgy with competing processes for a long, long time. As for powder metal parts vs. forged parts, ...
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Design Considerations for Powder Metallurgy: Overcoming Tolerances
- Horizon Technology
- 04.09.2019
- Design
For engineers and purchasers interested in a switch from traditional machined parts to powder metal (PM) parts for their next project, there’s often one hangup. Can you ...
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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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History of Powder Metallurgy & Metal Powder Products - & Their Future
- Horizon Technology
- 03.29.2019
- Powdered Metallurgy
Today most metal powder products are produced through compaction and sintering. That hasn't always been the case, though -- just look at the ancient Egyptians.
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Beginner's Look at High-Temperature Sintered Parts
- Horizon Technology
- 03.04.2019
- Applications
Sintered parts start out as powder compacts, sometimes referred to as “green” parts. Heating these in a furnace -- a process known as sintering -- bonds the powder ...
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Can You Weld Powder Metal Parts?
- Horizon Technology
- 12.21.2018
- Powdered Metallurgy
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
- 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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