Powder metallurgy has a long story of development. And metal powders have been expanded to refractory metallic compound powders, ceramic powders, etc, used as the raw materials. Powder metallurgy products are mostly put into use without other treatments. Sometimes, post-treatments also are required after sintering according to the special requirements of clients. In the development, there are three major signs.
Major sign one
Troubles in the melting process of refractory materials have been resolve, which has achieved the application of powder metallurgy in domestic industry.
Major sign two
Powder metallurgy has achieved porous oil-contained bearings, iron alloy mechanical parts, and oil pump gears.
Major sign three
New materials with higher performance are developed one after another. Thus, powder metallurgy plays a greater role in the development of modern metallurgy.