Compared with parts produced by other processes, the cost saving advantages of powder metallurgy parts in the case of mass production are very obvious. However, not all powder metallurgy parts have this advantage. So what needs to be considered in the design of powder metallurgy parts?
The issues to be considered in the design of powder metallurgy parts are as follows:
 
Cams: Cams are ideal for powder metallurgy production, a process that provides excellent surface finish and part-to-part consistency. The natural surface of self-lubricating powder metallurgy cams often wears the ground cam surface. For radial cams, the cam shape is formed in the die; for face cams, the shape is formed in the stamping face.
 
Size and shape: Wide parts are possible if the vertical dimension is reduced so as not to exceed the larger projected area.
 
Fillet and Radius: Ideally, a larger fillet radius: This powder metallurgy structural part fillet is more economical, and longer parts with large fillets are easier and faster. Parts with rounded corners have better structural integrity.
 
Wall Thickness: Avoid designing long, thin walls; they require fragile tools, and the density of the part itself tends to vary.
 
The problems that need to be considered in the design of powder metallurgy parts will be shared here first. In order to save costs by using powder metallurgy process, in addition to mass production, the design of structural parts is also very important, which needs to meet the needs of powder metallurgy parts. Therefore, simplifying the structure of powder metallurgy parts as much as possible can reduce costs.