Metal Powder for Additive Uses in Manufacturing
Metal powder is created by the act of powder metallurgy. This means that any variety of metal, such as steel or iron, is compressed before being sintered to form a metallurgical bond. From there, the metal powder is used in a variety of different applications around the commercial world. We’re pretty sure you never knew […]
Why is Vacuum Impregnation Performed on Powdered Metal Parts?
When a powder coated part ‘gasses out,’ its shell-like membrane is compromised. Just where is this trapped gas coming from? The component has been scrubbed clean, so there’s not a speck of dirt to worry about, nor is there a single rough edge. Maybe it’s the metal, a castings issue that’s causing surface porosity? Enter […]