Precision Powder Metallurgy.
Engineered for Advantage.
From our facility in St. Marys, PA, Sintered Advantage Products LLC delivers cost-effective, high-performance components for critical industrial, automotive, and consumer applications.
The Powder Metallurgy Advantage
Compare the benefits of PM against traditional subtractive manufacturing (machining) for your next high-volume component.
Powder Metallurgy (PM)
- Cost: Up to 50% lower cost at mid to high volumes.
- Material Use: Near-net-shape processing minimizes scrap (typically 97%+ material utilization).
- Complexity: Capable of forming complex, integrated features (like holes, counterbores, and keys) in a single press stroke.
- Finishing: Ideal for self-lubricating parts (Oilite bronze) due to controlled porosity.
Traditional Machining
- Cost: High cost due to required machining time and multiple operations.
- Material Use: Generates significant chip waste, reducing material efficiency.
- Complexity: Complex geometries require multiple setups and secondary machining operations.
- Finishing: Cannot inherently create controlled porosity; lubrication must be applied externally.
Core Materials & Specifications
We process a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous powders, ensuring the perfect match for your application's strength, wear, and corrosion requirements.
Ferrous (Iron & Steel) Alloys
Ideal for components requiring high tensile strength, load-bearing capability, and durability in transmission, engine, and structural applications.
| MPIF Standard | Description | Typical Density ($g/cm^3$) | Ultimate Tensile (Ksi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC-0208 | Iron-Copper, General Purpose | 6.8 - 7.2 | 40 - 55 |
| FN-0205 | Iron-Nickel, High Strength | 6.9 - 7.3 | 60 - 80 |
| FLN2-4405 | Low Alloy Steel, Heat Treated | 7.0 min | 100 - 140 |
The Powder Metallurgy Manufacturing Process
Our four-step, controlled process ensures repeatable quality and cost-efficiency for every component.
1. Blending & Mixing
Elemental or pre-alloyed powders are precision-blended with lubricants to achieve homogeneous properties required for pressing.
2. Compacting & Tooling
The mix is pressed in custom tooling at high pressure to form a "green" part with the net shape and size required.
3. Sintering
The green part is heated in a controlled atmosphere furnace, bonding particles and imparting final strength and dimensional stability.
4. Secondary Operations
Final steps include coining/sizing for tolerance, machining, heat treating, impregnation (for oil), and plating as needed.
Quality Control and Compliance
Our quality system is built to serve high-reliability sectors, adhering to strict controls, material traceability, and continuous process improvement to guarantee component integrity.
- ISO 9001 Equivalent QMS: Our internal Quality Management System is built and audited to meet all principles of the ISO 9001 standard.
- In-House Testing & Metrology: Full-equipped lab for dimensional analysis, density, and material verification.
- Industry Compliance: Capable of supporting various industrial standards (including DFARS upon request).
Serving Diverse & Demanding Markets
We provide precision components for applications where reliability and cost-efficiency are critical.
Automotive
Industrial Equipment
Appliance & Consumer
Hardware & Tools
Let's Start the Discussion
Ready to launch a new project? Send us your prints and requirements to begin the quote process.
Contact Information
Sintered Advantage Products LLC
1015 Trout Run Road
St. Marys, PA 15857
(814) 512-3249
sinteraproducts@gmail.com