Sintered Parts Manufacturer: High-Precision Powder Metallurgy for Complex Metal Components

As industries move toward smaller, stronger, and more cost-efficient metal components, the role of a reliable sintered parts manufacturer becomes crucial. Powder metallurgy (PM) enables the mass production of gears, structural parts, locking components, and miniature mechanisms with stable tolerance and excellent performance—far beyond what traditional machining can accomplish at the same cost.

At XY-GLOBAL, we specialize in precision sintered metal parts, supporting automotive, consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial automation.

This article provides real engineering data, production capabilities, and case studies, offering a practical guide for engineers evaluating sintering for their projects.

1. XY-GLOBAL Sintering Capabilities (Real Data)

This performance data is based on XY-GLOBAL’s real industrial PM production—not theoretical textbook values.

2. How Sintered Metal Parts Are Manufactured (Practical Summary)

Step 1 — Powder Preparation

Metal powders are mixed with lubricants.
Common alloys: Fe-2Ni, Fe-Cu, 316L, 17-4PH, 4605.

Step 2 — Compaction

Powder is compacted at 100–800 MPa into a green part.
Green-density uniformity determines later dimensional accuracy.

Step 3 — Sintering

The compact is heated in a controlled furnace at 1100–1360°C, where metal particles bond.

Step 4 — Secondary Processes (Optional but Common)

• CNC machining for tight tolerances

• Resin/oil impregnation

• Heat treatment

• Deburring/finishing

• Infiltration for strength

This combination enables both economical mass production and precision performance.

3. When Should You Choose a Sintered Parts Manufacturer?

(Engineers love this section)

Choose sintering when your part requires:

✔ Medium–high volume production (10k–1M pcs)

✔ Complex geometry with internal features

✔ Small metal parts (0.3–80 g)

✔ Dimensional consistency across thousands of pieces

✔ Lower cost compared to CNC machining

Avoid sintering if the part is:

❌ too large
❌ requires 100% full density
❌ needs extreme impact resistance

4. Case Study 1 — 17-4PH Locking Component for Security Mechanism

Industry: Smart security
Annual Qty: 300,000 pcs
Material: 17-4PH
Original manufacturing: CNC machining

Challenges

• CNC cost too high

• Dimensional drift in long batches

• Key tolerance ±0.02 mm difficult to maintain

XY-GLOBAL Sintering Approach

• Modified powder composition for strength & ductility

• Designed a 6-cavity mold for volume efficiency

• Applied sintering compensation parameters to control shrinkage

Results

• Cost reduction: –63%

• Density: 97.8%

• Hardness: 36–38 HRC

• Dimensional drift: from ±0.06 mm → ±0.02 mm stable

• Customer satisfaction: qualified in first batch

Quote (from customer):
"The consistency and cost reduction were beyond what CNC could achieve."

5. Case Study 2 — Micro Gear (Fe-Cu) for Consumer Electronics

Industry: Smart devices
Part size: Ø6.8 mm
Wall thickness: 0.45 mm
Material: Fe-Cu
Annual Qty: 1,200,000 pcs

Challenges

• Gear teeth needed high definition

• Sintering caused shrinkage variation

• Maintaining roundness under 0.01 mm

XY-GLOBAL Solution

• Optimized compaction pressure distribution

• Introduced an 8-cavity high-efficiency mold

• Adjusted furnace temperature curve to improve tooth definition

Results

• Tooth profile clarity improved 25%

• Roundness stability: 0.008 mm

• Final density: 96.5%

• Total manufacturing cost reduced 52%

This part has now entered continuous mass production.

6. Sintered vs. CNC vs. MIM — Clear Comparison Table

This table helps engineers immediately understand whether sintering is the right solution.

7. Why XY-GLOBAL Is Your Trusted Sintered Parts Manufacturer

• Over 20 million sintered parts produced annually

• Expertise in small, complex mechanical components

• Strong material knowledge (17-4PH, 316L, Fe-Cu, Fe-Ni, 4605)

• In-house CNC finishing for tight tolerances

• Consistent batch control with SPC & CMM

• Engineering-led DFM support

• Fast sampling cycle

We don’t just manufacture sintered metal parts—
we solve engineering challenges with cost-effective production.

Conclusion

Choosing the right sintered parts manufacturer determines the performance, reliability, and scalability of your product. With advanced powder metallurgy capabilities, engineering expertise, and a proven track record, XY-GLOBAL delivers stable, precise, and cost-efficient sintered components for global industries.

Whether you need micro gears, locking structures, or complex mechanical parts, we help turn your design into manufacturable reality—with consistency from prototype to mass production.