Powder metallugy
Powder metallugy Produce metal powder. Apply pressure. Heat to finish. Broken down, powder metallurgy seems like an easy process and when it began years ago by the ancient Egyptians, it probably was. However, as one of the oldest manufacturing methods, the powder metallurgy process has grown over time adding complexities to each step of the process. The method has become widely adopted in many industries as a cost-effective solution for mass-producing small components. 4 Steps in the Powder Metallurgy Process The powder metallurgy (PM) process is more complex than 5,000 years ago. Still, it can be broken down into four steps: Powder production Mixing and blending Compacting Sintering 1. Powder Production Metal powder is the raw material of the PM process , produced by grinding, crushing, atomization, or chemical reactions . The production method you choose depends on quantity, desired properties, and many other factors. While atomization is used for mass p...