Our Technology
Technology that Shapes Innovations of the Future
We’re pushing the boundaries of what PM can do. Let’s explore the best-in-class technology capabilities and discover what we can help you achieve.
GKN SINTER METALS
We engineer, manufacture, and supply market-leading sintered metal components with these innovative process technologies.
The Forged PM process utilizes clean powder metal alloys, creating optimized designs and a high durability capability. A preform is made by powder compaction and sintering; providing a tailored alloy composition, optimum mass distribution, geometry and near-surface conditions to perfect the flow of material during forging.
ADVANTAGES
- Materials outperform wrought steels by 15 to 30 percent in durability
- Forging provides consistent and repeatable datum features without draft angles and flash lines
- Intelligent preforms allow for components to be produced with a single stroke of the forging press
Forged PM = Clean forge
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WHO WE ARE
We are the one-stop solution provider in Forged PM (FPM) technology. Our engineers support customers with optimized designs and high durability capability.
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THE FUTURE IS EFFICIENCY
The CO2 reduction agenda is changing drivetrains: AWD is now on-demand and engine combustion moves toward next generation with variable compression and timing.
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FPM ADVANTAGES
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EXTENDING FORGING TECHNOLOGY
Forging differently extends the limits of a well-known technology to a higher performance and higher netshape capability. A nontraditional forging process improves material utilization, offers opportunities for lightweighting, and reduces machining waste to be considered green technology.
Powder Metallurgy (PM) is an effective metal working technology that provides value through inventive processes, geometries and materials.
ADVANTAGES
- Nearly 100 percent material utilization
- Meeting a large range of material property demands by blending powders
- Wide variety of designs with limited impact on production costs
CONVENTIONAL POWDER METALLURGY
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THE CONVENTIONAL PM PROCESS
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CONVENTIONAL PM MATERIALS
Our PM materials are engineered to your needs and tailored to your applications. Our PM process technologies match from lower to full density and tight dimensional tolerances.
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MATERIAL CAPABILITIES
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PRESERVING THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF OUR PLANET
The PM process saves natural resources through recycling, conserves raw materials, and yields low emissions.
Delivering the three-dimensional shape capability of plastic injection moulding combined with the performance of alloy steels, stainless steels and high temperature alloys, metal injection moulding (MIM) is uniquely positioned to solve extreme product challenges.
ADVANTAGES
- Three-dimensional complexity
- Weight reduction
- High productivity
METAL INJECTION MOULDING
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THE METAL INJECTION MOULDING PROCESS
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METAL INJECTION MOULDING MATERIALS
MIM technology provides a process for design engineers and product designers to develop creative solutions
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CHALLENGES OF INNOVATION
Innovative solutions are needed to meet technical challenges. As numbers of components grow, functional complexity often increases. In addition, the use of high performance materials such as high strength steels and various alloys are gaining more importance in part design for manufacturers and their suppliers. By using MIM technology, designers have the freedom of design that was previously only applicable to plastics.
GKN ADDITIVE
We're pushing the limits in speed and productivity! By providing the first fully digitized AM Value Stream for automotive and industrial products, we're bringing 3D printing to another level, driving forward the industrialization and digitization of AM.
AM Process Technologies
- from high performance laser sintering to high productivity binder jetting
- full range of materials
Advanced Materials
- from high purity to high productivity advanced AM materials
- Aero (AS 9100) and automotive (ISO TS 16949) certified
- new material development
- full material characterization capabilities
GKN POWDERS - HOEGANAES
Powder metal technologies that fit various needs.
SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
We prioritize eco-friendly practices throughout the production process, ensuring that your components are not only precise and powerful, but also produced with ethics and minimal environmental impact.
MORE ABOUT OUR BUSINESSES
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