GKN Powder Metallurgy

Powder Forging

Powder Forging

The Forged PM process utilizes clean powder metal alloys, creating optimized designs and a high durability capability. A preform is made by powder compaction and sintering; providing a tailored alloy composition, optimum mass distribution, geometry and near-surface conditions to perfect the flow of material during forging.

Advantages:

• Materials outperform wrought steels by 15 to 30 percent in durability
• Forging provides consistent and repeatable datum features without draft angles and flash lines
• Intelligent preforms allow for components to be produced with a single stroke of the forging press