Aerospace & Defense

GKN Powder Metallurgy manufactures high-precision metal components for industrial sensors, delivering exceptional durability, accuracy, and reliability in demanding environments. Utilizing Metal Injection Molding (MIM), we produce complex, high-strength parts with tight tolerances, ensuring seamless integration into sensor housings, enclosures, and critical internal mechanisms.

Designed to withstand harsh industrial conditions, our MIM-engineered sensor components offer superior corrosion resistance, thermal stability, and mechanical strength, enhancing sensor performance and longevity. With GKN’s expertise in advanced manufacturing, we provide innovative, high-quality solutions that support precision monitoring and automation in industrial applications.

Ancor™ AM IN 625 is a gas-atomized nickel-chromium-based superalloy powder designed for additive manufacturing. Parts made from this alloy exhibit exceptional oxidation and corrosion resistance across a wide range of service temperatures, making it ideal for aggressive environments. The addition of molybdenum and niobium provides solution strengthening, allowing the alloy to maintain its properties without the need for heat treatment.

With high tensile and creep strength, combined with outstanding weldability, Ancor™ AM IN 625 is an ideal choice for marine, aerospace, and other high-performance applications where durability and resistance to extreme conditions are critical.

Ancor™ AM 316L is a gas-atomized stainless steel powder containing chromium, nickel, and molybdenum, providing an austenitic microstructure that excels in applications requiring superior resistance to intergranular corrosion. This material offers moderate tensile strength and high creep strength at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for a variety of high-performance applications.

Parts made from 316L are generally limited to service temperatures up to 800°F (425°C), as higher temperatures can lead to the precipitation of chromium carbides, which can compromise performance. Ancor™ AM 316L is ideal for additive manufacturing in industries requiring corrosion resistance and reliable strength under moderate temperature conditions.

Ancor™ AM 17-4PH is a martensitic precipitation hardening stainless steel that combines high strength and hardness with improved corrosion resistance compared to carbon/nitrogen-containing martensitic stainless steels. Available in both water-atomized and gas-atomized forms, this alloy is ideal for applications requiring superior mechanical properties in environments that demand corrosion resistance comparable to austenitic grades.

17-4PH is widely used in applications that require higher strength and hardness than austenitic stainless steels can provide, making it suitable for industries that need reliable, durable components without sacrificing performance. This material is ideal for additive manufacturing applications where strength, durability, and corrosion resistance are essential.

Ancor™ AM Low Alloy Steels are iron-based alloys containing small amounts of Cr, Mn, Mo, Ni, Si, and C, designed for additive manufacturing. Available in both water-atomized and gas-atomized powders, these alloys are suitable for structural and automotive applications, offering a range of hardenability and mechanical properties.

These powders are engineered to match SAE-AISI designations, though they may require adjustments to optimize additive manufacturing techniques and processes. Ancor™ AM Low Alloy Steels provide an ideal balance of strength, toughness, and durability, making them well-suited for high-performance applications where customization of material properties is required.

GKN Powder Metallurgy’s Metal Injection Molded (MIM) aerospace fittings are engineered to meet the stringent requirements of the aerospace industry, delivering exceptional strength, precision, and durability. Designed for critical aerospace applications, these fittings are manufactured to tight tolerances and adhere to strict aerospace standards, ensuring optimal performance under extreme conditions.

By utilizing MIM technology, we produce lightweight, high-strength components with complex geometries and superior material properties, enhancing fuel efficiency, structural integrity, and reliability in aerospace systems. With GKN’s expertise in advanced manufacturing solutions, our precision fittings help drive innovation and excellence in the aerospace sector.