| Spinodal hardened alloys are characterized by regular submicroscopic chemical composition fluctuations. These chemical fluctuations occur spontaneously at the aging temperature and their formation is called spinodal decomposition. In the case of Pfinodal, the copper, nickel (15%), and tin (8%) alloying elements are homogeneous throughout the manufacturing process prior to aging. Mill processing requires a solution anneal and quench step to produce a homogeneous single-phase structure. This is followed by cold work and finally a low temperature aging step. The amount of cold work, aging temperature, and time all affect the strength and formability of the final Pfinodal product. AMETEK’s patented powder metallurgy process accomplishes this uniformity, thus ensuring optimum reproducible properties. Key Features and Benefits - Anti-Galling
- Anti-Seizing
- Excellent Ductility
- Excellent Formability
- Excellent Lubricity
- Excellent Machinability
- High Strength and Hardness
- Non-Corrosive
- Non-Magnetic
- Non-Sparking
Applications- Bearings
- Bushings
- Centralizers
- Connectors
- Couplings
- Drive Train Components
- Fasteners
- Motor Components
- Non-Sparking Tools
- Pump Shafts
- Spacers
- Thrust Washers
- Well Casing Equipment
Information provided by AMETEK Inc. |