Powder metallurgy is a process method that uses metal powders as raw materials to manufacture metal components through forming, sintering, and other processes. Its process flow is relatively simple, making it suitable for large-scale production of metal structural components with complex shapes and precise dimensions. Currently, this process is primarily applied in the following areas:
Automotive industry: including timing gears, synchronizer rings, oil-impregnated bearings, valve seat rings, and other components;
Home appliances and power tools: Used for motor cores, brake pads, magnetic rings, and other structural components;
General machinery: Common structural components, connecting components, transmission components, etc.;
Magnetic materials: Some iron powders can be used for the preparation of soft magnetic materials, applied in inductors, motors, and other fields;
New energy sector: Some fine-grain iron powders are being researched for use in thermal energy storage, reaction catalysis, and other applications.