What is Powder Metallurgy? Advantages, Importance, Process, Application

• Powder Metallurgy

Powder Metallurgy

It is a processes use sintering to convert metal powders into end-use parts. The heat powder metal to a temperature below its melting point and then given desired shape to metal.

Sintering

It is a heat treatment used in powder metallurgy to add to the strength and integrity of an entity.

Powder Metallurgy Process

The production technologies following the below process steps to manufacture components of various types.

• Powder Production
• Mixing of Powders
• Forming the mixed powder into compact
• Sintering of the compact to integrity extent

Advantages of Powder Metallurgy

• The number of operations required is less
• There is no wastage of raw material
• Reasonably complex shapes can be made
• Flexibility to produce compositions
• Sound and vibration damping properties
• Chemical homogeneity
• Raw materials easily obtainable
• Consistent properties and dimensions
• Potentially very high production rates
• Resistant properties and friction co-efficient

Applications of Powder Metallurgy

• Making bearings and bushes
• Making magnets
• Making cutting tools
• Making machinery parts
• Making dies

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