Powder Metallurgy Parts
Small gears, structural parts, irregular metal parts
- Material Fe-based, Cu-based, SS 316L, WC-Co cemented carbide
- Process Powder pressing, sintering, re-pressing, post, CNC
- Tolerance ±0.05mm
- Lead Time 20-35 days
Product Details
Powder metallurgy parts are made by pressing metal powder and sintering at high temperature, especially suitable for mass-producing complex small parts with high material utilization and low cost.
Applications
- Automotive engine components
- Power tool gears
- Office equipment structures
- Hardware tool parts
- Medical device components
Typical Size Range
- Min
- Weight 0.5g
- Max
- Φ100×50mm
- Other
- Single-piece weight ≤500g
Common Materials
| Material Grade | International Standard | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| Fe-Cu-C iron-based | FN-0205 / MPIF | General structural, low cost |
| Fe-Ni-Cu | FN-0405 | High-strength structural |
| SS 316L | AISI 316L | Corrosion-resistant parts |
| Cu-Sn copper-based | CT-0010 | Self-lubricating bearings |
Process Capabilities
- Powder selection and formulation
- Die design and pressing (100-800MPa)
- High-temp sintering (1100-1300°C atmosphere)
- Sizing re-pressing (density and accuracy)
- Post-processing (oil impregnation, CNC, surface)
Powder Metallurgy Parts Part Gallery
Finished parts and typical process features (3 photos)
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03 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOQ?
Powder metallurgy has tooling cost — typical MOQ is 1000-3000 pieces. Existing tooling allows smaller batches.
MIM vs conventional PM?
MIM suits very complex small parts with high material utilization and surface finish. Conventional PM suits simpler medium-small parts at lower cost.
What density can be achieved?
Standard pressing 6.8-7.2 g/cm³; with re-pressing up to 7.4 g/cm³ (near forging density). MIM can exceed 7.6 g/cm³.
Do PM parts need oil impregnation?
Self-lubricating bearings (such as copper-based) are typically oil-impregnated. Gears with service lubrication usually are not — we recommend per working conditions.
Detailed Content
Powder Metallurgy Parts
Powder metallurgy parts are made by pressing metal powder and sintering at high temperature, especially suitable for mass-producing complex small parts with high material utilization and low cost.