Productivity Enhancement Through Improved Machinability Materials

Machinability of powder metal components (P/M) requires a better understanding material compositon, microstructure, and machining process conditions. By employing the appropriate machinability additives and base powder design, machining productivity can be optimized. Through proper application planning, the material supplier, P/M fabricator, and end user can design the P/M system to balance part performance and machinability requirements.