Powder metallurgy is the overall manufacturing process; sintering is the essential heat treatment step that bonds the powder into a solid, functional component.
Discover why sintering is essential after compaction in powder metallurgy to achieve final strength, density, and metallurgical bonds for functional components.
Compare fuel-based and electric industrial heating methods, including natural gas furnaces, resistance, induction, and dielectric heating for your process.
Crucible melting points vary by material, from 1770°C for platinum to over 3650°C for graphite. Learn how to select the right crucible for your application.
Learn how temperature, time, pressure, particle characteristics, and material composition control the sintering process to achieve your desired material properties.
Learn the practical temperature limits of graphite crucibles, from 5000°F in inert gas to oxidation risks in open air. Choose the right crucible for your application.
Discover how plasma discharge sintering (SPS) uses pulsed current and pressure to densify powders in minutes at lower temperatures than conventional methods.
Learn about the four key components of a furnace hot zone: heating elements, insulation, support structure, and chamber. Understand their impact on performance.
Discover the key benefits of batch furnaces: superior process flexibility, precise control for varied runs, and high efficiency with induction heating.