Metal sintering is the process of fusing metal powders to create a solid object and involves heat and pressure. The result is a metal object with a near-net shape, meaning it only requires minimal finishing work before being used.
Sintered metals can have many applications, depending on their composition and the way they are produced. In this article, we'll take a closer look at metal sintering, its process, its benefits, and some potential applications.
The sintering process helps to bind the particles of metal powder together, creating a solid, dense piece.
The powder metal sintering process includes:
Metal sintering offers several advantages over other manufacturing processes. These include:
Metal sintering is a versatile process that improves the properties of many materials. In particular, sintering often enhances metals' strength, conductivity, and translucency. Its uses involve producing electrical components, semiconductors, and optical fibers.
Metal sintering is a popular choice for 3D printing applications, as it creates custom metal forms. Metal sintering works by melting metal powder one layer at a time, making it ideal for creating complex shapes and structures. Metal sintering also has high accuracy and repeatability, making it suitable for industrial and manufacturing applications.
This technique uses various metals, including aluminum, brass, bronze, and stainless steel. Sintering allows for greater control over the manufacturing process and can result in more consistent products. Additionally, sintering requires less energy than melting the same metal, making it a more environmentally-friendly option.
Sintering can also enhance the properties of various metals. For example, sintering minimizes the porosity of an object's surface. This can improve the strength and durability of the object.
The uses of metal sintering include the creation of:
Metal sintering is a process that Pacific Sintered Metals (PSM) specializes in. This process involves heating metal powder just below its melting point, allowing the particles to bond to form a solid mass. PSM has over 65 years of experience in sintering metals, and our team can sinter various metals, including stainless steel, titanium, nickel, and more. We are also able to work with customer-provided materials.
Sintering is a versatile process that creates parts of different shapes and sizes. The process is also relatively quick and efficient, making it ideal for large-scale production. Sintering can also create parts with complex geometries or internal features that would be difficult to produce using other manufacturing methods.
If you’re interested in learning more about how metal sintering can improve your part performance. Our team would be happy to discuss your specific needs and see how we can help you take your product development to the next level.