Our high green strength powders consistently deliver 50% or greater improvement in green strength for 300 and 400 series stainless steel grades, compared to powders mixed with standard EBS wax.
This enhancement is achieved with minimal effect on sintered density, dimensional stability, and other critical properties.
What is Green Strength in Powder Metallurgy?
In metallurgy, "green strength" refers to the strength of a compacted powder part before it's been sintered (heated to bond the particles). High green strength (HGS) is crucial in ensuring parts maintain their shape and integrity during handling, die ejection, and transfer before final sintering.
High Green Strength Powder Applications
High green strength powders are a specialized material used in Powder Metallurgy, particularly for making pressed and sintered parts in the automotive and industrial sectors.
High Green Strength Powder Advantages
Manufactured using advanced water atomization technology, our high green strength powders represent a significant advancement in powder metallurgy.
Enhanced Green Strength: These powders provide a significant improvement in green strength—typically 50% or more—compared to powders mixed with standard lubricants like EBS wax. This means the parts can withstand more stress before sintering without deforming.
Minimal Impact on Other Properties: Despite the improved green strength, the powder has minimal effect on sintered density, dimensional change, and other critical properties of the final part.
Reduced Part Damage for Improved Efficiency: By improving green strength, these powders reduce part damage during die ejection and part transfer, leading to fewer defects and rejects. This results in more efficient manufacturing processes and significantly lower production costs.