Powder metallurgy is a technology that uses metal or non-metal powders as raw materials to manufacture various materials and products through forming and sintering processes. The application fields of powder metallurgy are very extensive, from household appliances, hardware tools, consumer electronics, etc. in daily life, to industrial fields such as automobiles, aerospace, military, new energy, etc., the figure of powder metallurgy can be seen. So, why is the application of powder metallurgy so widespread? There are several main reasons for this:
Powder metallurgy has the advantages of energy saving, material saving, and high efficiency.
Powder metallurgy can utilize low-grade raw materials to produce high-quality materials and products through processes such as powder preparation, forming, and sintering, greatly reducing energy consumption and material loss. Powder metallurgy can also achieve near net forming, which means manufacturing products according to the required shape and size, reducing subsequent processing and cutting, and improving production efficiency and quality.
Powder metallurgy has the advantages of innovation, diversity, and flexibility.
Powder metallurgy can utilize different powder combinations, forming methods, and sintering conditions to manufacture materials and products with various properties and functions, meeting different application needs. Powder metallurgy can also produce materials and products that traditional methods cannot produce, such as porous materials, composite materials, nanomaterials, high-temperature alloys, intermetallic compounds, etc., expanding the design space and application scope of materials.
Powder metallurgy has the advantages of environmental protection, safety, and sustainability.
Powder metallurgy reduces the emissions of pollutants such as exhaust gas, wastewater, and waste residue during the manufacturing process, which is in line with the low-carbon and green development concept. Powder metallurgy can also utilize some discarded metal or non-metal materials, achieve resource recycling through regeneration and reuse, and extend the service life of resources. Powder metallurgy can also improve the safety and reliability of materials and products, such as fire prevention, explosion prevention, corrosion prevention, abrasion resistance, etc., to ensure the safety of people’s lives and property.
The above is a popular science article about why the application of powder metallurgy is so widespread. We hope it will be helpful to friends who are not familiar with this process. Shenzhen Yujiaxin Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the production of high-precision, low-noise oil containing bearings, high-performance mechanical structural parts, and other powder metallurgy products through its Pressure Forming Division (PM). The Injection Molding Division (MIM) specializes in producing parts with complex structures, high strength, and high precision. It has rich experience and is environmentally friendly. The company is located in Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province. It has a superior geographical location and convenient transportation. The main products include copper based, iron-based, and iron copper based oil containing bearings, various mechanical parts such as gears, camshafts, stainless steel parts, and various shaped structural components. Widely used in industries such as household appliances, automobiles, motorcycles, power tools, office equipment, textile machinery, food machinery, locks, furniture, toys, etc.
