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Powder Metallurgy

Producing metal parts from powdered materials

PM Process Comparison

MethodDensityToleranceComplexity
Press & Sinter85-92%+-0.05mmSimple-Moderate
Hot Isostatic Press (HIP)99-100%+-0.1mmSimple
Metal Injection Mold95-99%+-0.3%Complex
Additive (DMLS)99%++-0.1mmVery Complex