Powder Metallurgy Case Study Part Image - Saw Blade Fastener
Saw Blade Fastener

Finished Weight of Component : 11.7g , 316L stainless steel powder (Cr16.7%, Ni13%, Mo2.3%)
Density (g/cm3) :
4.7 g/cm3 in the brown state, and 7.75 g/cm3 after sintering.
Tensile Strenght (N/mm2) :
500 N/mm2
Yield Strength (=0.2% N/mm2) :
290 N/mm2
Hardness :
170 HV10
Treatment :
Description: The MIM fastener is made from 316L stainless steel powder (Cr16.7%, Ni13%, Mo2.3%).
This metal injection moulded part is used to mount the blade of an electric handheld keyhole saw, and connects the blade to the oscillating drive. Two gates are used in moulding to ensuring good filling at the die.