Benefits

P/M process benefits include:

• Elimination or minimization of machining
  
  
• Materials may be heat-treated for increased strength
  
  
• Excellent wear resistance
  
  
• Low tool costs
  
  
• Ability to create intricately shaped parts
  
  
• Cost effective, efficient process
  
  
• Provides precision tolerance, uniform porosity, self-lubrication and superior surface finish
  
  
• High volume production requirements easily met
  
  
• Provides long-term performance reliability in safety critical applications