This first fabrication or configuration of a P/M bearing begins with the pressing process.  In most cases the first serious problems to be encountered in the powdered metallurgy process are usually found when pressing powder into shapes.  This phase of powdered metallurgy is referred to as compacting or pressing. Compacting or pressing of metal powders

    Anyone who has machined parts out of bronze bar stock knows that a majority of the finished components costs is in the price of the raw material.  This cost is generally due to the high percentage of copper in the composition of bronze alloys.  The most commonly used bronze alloy, C93200 SAE 660

Economics usually require large quantities to justify cost of equipment and special tooling. Minimum quantities of 3,000 units are suggested. PM is unique in its capability to fabricate parts with a controlled level of porosity. Porosities up to 50% are possible PM can be used to make parts out of unusual metals and alloys –

From AreaDevelopment Online: There are many factors to consider when “rebalancing your manufacturing,” reshoring some operations to the U .S. and leaving others in place to serve the growing Asian market. Several of the important factors in the original offshoring decisions have dramatically changed. Rosemary Coates, President, Blue Silk Consulting (Q1 2014) China is losing some of its

Storage-   Oil impregnated bronze bearings can be stored for considerable periods without deterioration or loss of oil if kept in metal or other non-absorbent containers. Paper, cloth, and cardboard are not appropriate for storing bearings as they will wick oil out of the bushings.  Plastic re-sealable bags are preferred.  Store oil impregnated bronze bearings

The greatest misconception about cost management in procurement today is that price reductions equal cost savings. To help you make better informed sourcing decisions, this white paper reviews the danger of placing too much importance on unit costs and the benefits of working with a supplier who truly understands all the factors that influence the

  Recently National Bronze Mfg. had the pleasure of attending the 2014 CBSA Annual Convention.  For those of you not familiar with CBSA, it stands for the Copper and Brass Servicecenter Association.  With over 60 years of history, CBSA is the only trade association committed solely to the advancement of the copper and copper alloy

National Bronze Mfg. Co. is a manufacturer and distributor of copper alloy based products including bronze alloys, brass alloys, and copper alloys. Our manufacturing activities are confined to the physical alteration of the metals and do not in any way alter or impact the chemical content of those products. There are many layers in the

When structures get hot, they expand.  This expansion has to be accommodated within the design of the structure.  Just as bridges and buildings expand and contract as a result of the changes in ambient temperature, pipelines expand and contract as the temperature of the fluid they’re transporting changes as well as the changes in the

  National Bronze Manufacturing Company, a leading US manufacturer of bronze bushings, bearings, and machined components, is the very essence of an agile, adaptable company.  As a response to growing customer demand for an even more convenient purchasing process, National Bronze Mfg. has launched an ecommerce website (bronzebushings.com). Bronzebushings.com delivers a buyer centric experience and