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Because Powdered Metal manufacturing is more precise than other metal fabricating methods, many machining processes can be eliminated.

Process-efficient manufacturing compared to other metal fabricating methods.
Resources conserved due to high yields from raw materials.
Good wear resistance.
Self lubricating characteristics.
Adaptable to production fluctuations.

Production Sequence

Procurement of raw materials needed for production of powdered metal parts.
Mixing / Blending
Compacting
Sintering
Post Treatments / Final Product.*

Note: "Post Treatments" include, but not limited to; coining, sizing,

closed forging, copper infiltration, machining, heat treatment,

induction hardening, stream treatment, tumbling (deburring),

shot blasting, shot peening, oil impregnation, and plating.

Our products include:

Features and Benefits of STI Powdered Metal Products:

Accurate, dimensionally precise shapes in "as sintered" condition, with less tolerances and a more satisfactory surface roughness.
Intended products are attainable with less or no machining.
Self-lubricating, if required.
Good wear resistance.
As with conventional steels, supplementary treatments (such as surface treatment, electroplating, etc.) are applicable.
High productivity for mass production, resulting in less production cost than those produced by other processes.

Applications:

P/M parts are used in a variety of end products such as lock hardware, garden tractors, snowmobiles, automotive engines and transmissions, auto brake and steering systems. Other household items, such as washing machines, power tools, hardware, sporting arms, copiers, postage meters, off-road equipment, hunting knives, and hydraulic assemblies. Fishing rods and wristwatches even have some applications.

Automotive: