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Parmatech Expands Material Portfolio

Petaluma, CA, April, 2009. Parmatech Corporation, a pioneer in metal injection molding (MIM) since 1973, continues to add to its material portfolio with the introduction of MIM-4605 low –alloy steel.

 
MIM-4605 is an MPIF Standard 35 2007 material designation for a low-alloy carbon steel. This material is generally used for structural applications, especially when carburized. They are specified for applications where high strength and hardness are necessary. In addition, this material can also be quenched and tempered to provide a range of hardness and strength properties. Final finishing operations generally include a surface modification such as Black Oxide.
 
Parmatech’s continued expansion of the material portfolio complements nicely with other existing low-alloy steels such as MIM-2700 (a 7%Ni-Fe alloy) and 4140. By expanding the selections to include MIM-4605, Parmatech now covers the entire range of materials specified in the MPIF Standard 35 2007 handbook. These include low-alloy steels as well as a variety of stainless steels, controlled-expansion alloys, and soft-magnetic alloys.
 
Parmatech Corporation, founded in 1973, is a member of ATW Companies of Warwick, RI. Parmatech is an industry leader in powder injection molding of ceramic and metal components, and serves a wide varieties of industries including automotive, medical, and electronics. A leader in Metal Injection Molding (MIM), it has won seven Grand Prize awards, five Awards of Distinction and two Awards of Achievement from the Metal Powder Industry Federation (MPIF). Additional information may be found at www.parmatech.com.
 
Contact: Dan (DJ) Lauck, Sales Manager
Email: dlauck@parmatech.com
Phone: 800-709-1555
 

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