Sintering houses play a critical role in manufacturing durable, high-performance parts from powdered metals. But to take those parts from pressed powder to final functional components, they often need additional precision work — and that’s where CNC machine shops step in.
At Dufrane Technologies, we partner with sintering businesses to provide value-added machining services that enhance the performance, finish, and usability of sintered components.
Precision Secondary Machining
While sintering produces near-net-shape parts, CNC machining is often needed to meet exact tolerances or add critical features. We provide:
- Boring, reaming, and threading of post-sintered parts
- Milling of complex geometries not achievable in the press
- Tight-tolerance finishing for critical mating surfaces
Assembly-Ready Finishing
We help sintering houses deliver fully functional, customer-ready parts by handling:
- Deburring and surface smoothing
- Post-sinter machining of holes, slots, and grooves
- Dimensional inspections and quality control reporting
Seamless Collaboration
CNC machine shops offer:
- Flexibility in handling low- or high-volume batches
- Quick turnarounds to support just-in-time delivery models
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to streamline costs and tolerances from the start
The Result: Greater Efficiency and Higher-Quality Output
By outsourcing secondary machining to a trusted CNC partner, sintering houses can:
- Increase throughput by focusing on core processes
- Reduce scrap and rework with precision post-processing
- Deliver more value to their end customers with fully finished parts
Looking to enhance your sintering workflow?
Let’s talk about how we can become your machining partner for secondary operations and value-added services.
