Powder Metal Resources & Industry Insights
Whether you’re new to powder metallurgy or looking to deepen your technical knowledge, our Resource Center is designed to help. Explore articles covering the fundamentals of powder metal manufacturing, self-lubricating bearings, material selection, design considerations, and the many advantages powder metallurgy offers over traditional manufacturing methods. You’ll also find insights into industry trends, engineering best practices, and real-world applications across a wide range of markets. As part of the MPP family, Proform is committed to sharing the expertise and innovation that help engineers, designers, and manufacturers make informed decisions and develop better-performing, more cost-effective products.
Powder Metal 101
We are innovators in PM material technology, including the development, selection, and blending of a wide variety of standard and custom pm materials and alloys.
Engineering Partnership
Many machined components can be redesigned for powder metallurgy, resulting in lower production costs, reduced material waste, and improved manufacturing efficiency.
Why Powder Metal
Selecting the right process to produce a component can be a daunting task; requiring balancing design, tolerancing, and cost-effectiveness.
Your SMC Partner
As the shift towards electrification accelerates, industries face pressure to adapt quickly and efficiently. Soft magnetic composites (SMCs) are pivotal in meeting these demands, especially in electric motor production.
What are SMCs?
Soft Magnetic Composites (SMC) is a breakthrough technology with massive potential to shape the future of electrified applications.
Metal Injection Molding
If you need to produce complex or a high volume of small components and parts, metal injection molding is a competitive technology that affords a variety of benefits.