As a leading sintered metals parts manufacturer, Atlas Pressed Metals offers iron powder as an option for component production. Iron powder is the most commonly used material for structural parts manufacturing. Iron powder can be used alone or with small additions of carbon,copper,nickel, or molybdenum to improve the mechanical properties of the component. Our offerings encompass a diverse range of materials, each with its own unique set of advantages and applications:
PM Iron (F-0000): These materials are typically used for lightly loaded structural applications, and they are suitable for structural parts requiring self-lubrication when strength is not critical. At high densities, unalloyed iron is used for soft-magnetic applications, offering outstanding performance.
PM Carbon Steel (F-0005, F-0008): When your project demands a blend of moderate strength, hardness, and machinability (including drilling, tapping, lathe turning, milling, and more), our PM carbon steel materials, designated as F-0005 and F-0008, can provide the solution.
Our F-0008 PM steels are usually used when loading is moderate. F-0008 and F-0005 materials may be heat treated to enhance strength and wear resistance. They may also be steam-treated or plated for improved shelf life, pore closure and to increase hardness. These materials can be further customized to meet your exact specifications:
*Material information provided by the MPIF (Metal Powder Industries Federation), Standard 35, 2020 edition.
*For more information about material standard or testing methods, please visit www.MPIF.org
