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Alpha Sintered Metals
Ridgeway, Pennsylvania
The Alpha Sintered Metals manufacturing facility  Molding Presses 
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| | Company Information 12 - 880 Ton Press Capacity High density capabilities Capable of large structural parts High temperature sintering (+2550°F/1400°C) Sinter harden capabilities Specializing in gearing and structural parts Proficient in stainless steel material components Fully equipped tool and die capabilities QS9000 and ISO/TS 16949:2002 certified
Engineering
Alpha Sintered Metals is capable of the complete design and manufacturing of high-density gears and high impact materials. We have complete in-house tooling design, manufacturing, and prototyping. We offer engineering assistance on part design and development using Computer Aided Design (CAD), 3D solid modeling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). We use state of the art CAD/CAM tooling production using CNC wire, sinker EDM's, mills and lathes. Our fully staffed and electronic CNC equipment in our tool shop is another ASM commitment to customer service. Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and state of the art machinery combined with the skill of our tool and die makers, allow us to design, build and maintain 100% of our own precision tooling to consistently hold tight tolerances. Molding
The process of making a powdered metal part begins with the suppliers. Basic parts are produced by combining desired metal powders into an alloy, which is fed into compaction molds, compacted to desired shape, and sintered to a specific size and density. ASM has mechanical and hydraulic presses, ranging from 12 to 880 tons of pressing force. We offer 200 to 880 ton multi-level presses capable of pressing parts having up to five levels with a maximum overall length of 3.5 inches. The size range of components at ASM ranges from a few grams to over four pounds. We specialize in large, structural components and produce numerous parts ranging from 2-4 pounds. Sintering
We are also keeping pace with the latest technology in our sintering process. Hydrogen-nitrogen atmospheres provide the best sintered properties with consistent dimensions. Controlled atmospheres of nitrogen and hydrogen are used in either conventional or high-temperature sintering. - Belt Furnaces - For our conventional sintering, the "green" compacts are placed on a continuous mesh belt. The belt slowly advances through the delubing, high heat, and cooling zones of the furnace. The sintering process converts the compacted mechanical bonds between the powder particles into metallurgical bonds.
- Draw Furnaces - Rapid cooling of higher alloy materials can be used to eliminate standard heat treating techniques. Tempering is still required to relieve internal stresses.
- Pusher Furnaces - High temperature, pusher plate furnaces are used for sintering above 2200°F. These furnaces are used for enhanced properties in ferrous materials and also for stainless steel part sintering.
Quality
ASM was originally certified as a QS9000 registered company in 1998. Quality control has significantly contributed to ASM's rapid growth and reputation for technical excellence. The process of making a powder metal part begins with the suppliers. The quality of a powdered metal part starts with the control and quality built into the materials used by ASM. The quality demanded by our customers is always in a "continuous improvement" mode. PPAP's are in full compliance to ISO/TS 16949 and any customer specific requirements. First piece inspection, in-process inspection and final inspections are conducted. Automotive type control plans are used on all parts, in all processes. ASM's metallurgical laboratory supports the requirements of our customers in addition to supporting quality control, engineering, and research & development (R&D). Our metallurgical department is involved in R&D material selection and assists in process control and improvement. Apparent hardness is a routine process check. Sample mounting and preparation are used for microhardness values and analysis. When specifying hardness for a powdered metal part, it is always necessary to differentiate between the apparent hardness and the particle hardness. The apparent hardness is measured over a composite of pores and solid material and is, therefore, lower than the actual partical hardness. Because your powdered metal parts must perform to your expectations, we use a Tukon Tester to measure the true hardness of the part. Engineered Products is a proud representative of Alpha Sintered Metals, Inc. Contact us to learn what ASM can do for you. |
