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ADVANTAGES OF POWDER METALLURGY PROCESS

 The following are the advantages of powder metallurgy ,

1. Although the first cost of metal powder is high , there is no loss of material. The components can be produced clean and bright, ready for use.

2. Perhaps the greatest advantage possessed by the process is the case in which the composition of the  product can be controlled. Besides, the material does not run the risk of contamination with any  unwanted substance.

3. Close dimensional tolerances can be maintained especially if a sizing operation is used.

4. Non metallic substances can be introduced as required and in any proportion to get the  desired  properties.

5. A wide range of properties such as density, porosity and particles size can be obtained for particular  applications.

6. It is possible to unite materials that cannot be alloyed in the usual sense or would not  yield the  desired characteristics if they were joined mechanically.

7. The process is also the advantage in the production of magnetic cores having special desirable  properties.

8. A considerable decrease in production time and consequently high production rate may be achieved  by adaptation of the process, since this is automated. 

9. Highly skilled labor is not required.

10. The process facilitates saving in material as there is no waste during fabrication.

11. Composition , structure and properties can be controlled more easily and closely than any other fabricating processes. The components can be produced clean and bright, ready for use. 


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