Sintered Metal Process Advantages

• Eliminates or minimizes machining by producing parts at, or close to, final dimensions.
• Eliminates or minimizes scrap losses by typically using more than 97% of the starting raw material in the finished part.
• Permits a wide variety of alloy systems.  
• Produces good surface finishes.
• Provides materials that may be heat-treated for increased strength or wear resistance.
• Provides controlled porosity for self-lubrication or filtration.
• Facilitates manufacture of complex or unique shapes that would be impractical or impossible with other metalworking processes.
• Is suited to moderate to high volume component production requirements.
• Offers long-term performance reliability in critical applications.
• Is cost-effective.