Water-atomized iron
Pure-iron grades for PM selection.
Compare chemistry, particle distribution, apparent density and compaction response. PM examples include LAP100.28, LAP100.29c, LAP100.29 and LAP100.29H.
Compare iron gradesPowders for
pressing & sintering.
Match the powder to the part you need to make.
Review iron and steel powder routes for pressed and sintered components. Start with your part requirements, then compare the powder specification alongside your compaction and sintering conditions.
Four routes to review.
Choose a starting family, then compare individual grades and the stated test conditions. A family name alone does not establish suitability.
Sponge / reduced iron
A reduced-iron route for review.
Review flow, apparent density and green density against the part geometry and pressing conditions. Use the individual grade specification to narrow the options.
Compare reduced gradesAlloyed steel
Start with the alloying route.
Review pre-alloyed and diffusion-alloyed options against the target chemistry, compaction conditions and sintering cycle. Confirm the selected grade through your component evaluation.
Compare alloy routesBonded premixes
Review the complete formulation.
Discuss the base powder, alloying additions and lubricant together with your pressing and sintering process. Formulation and current supply scope are confirmed during review.
Review premix requirementsGreen density describes the compact before sintering; it is not the density of the finished sintered part. Compare values under the same test conditions. Product specifications guide selection; the batch COA provides actual batch results.
Start with the component.
Catalogue application examples include gears, gear hubs, shift components, VVT inner and outer rotors, and pressed and sintered parts for appliances and industrial assemblies.
Share the drawing, dimensional tolerances and working conditions that matter to your part. These examples are starting points for discussion, not approval for a particular component.
Bring the part.
We can review the powder.
Send the information you already have. A current grade, specification or application description is enough to start the discussion.
Request a powder reviewFor confidential or restricted drawings, contact us first to agree how to share them.
Useful information for the review
- Part application, non-confidential drawing and critical dimensions
- Current powder grade, TDS or COA
- Required chemistry and particle distribution
- Compaction conditions, sintering cycle and atmosphere, and acceptance method
- Trial quantity and expected ongoing demand