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In the following the chemical composition and designation of powder metallurgy steels are listed according to MPIF Standard 35, 2000 Edition [296]. (In brackets the designations after DIN 30 910 are given where appropriate; 'X' represents the letter indicating the density, i.e. C, D, E).
| Material Designation | Fe | C | Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-0000 (Sint-X 00) | 97.7 | 0.0 | min. |
| 100.0 | 0.3 | max. | |
| F-0005 (Sint-X 01) | 97.4 | 0.3 | min. |
| 99.7 | 0.6 | max. | |
| F-0008 | 97.1 | 0.6 | min. |
| 99.4 | 0.9 | max. | |
| Application: Unalloyed PM iron (F-0000) materials are typically used for lightly loaded structural applications and also for structural parts requiring self-lubrication when strength is not critical. At high densities, unalloyed iron is used for soft magnetic applications. PM carbon (F-0005) materials are used primarily where moderate strength and hardness combined with machinability (drilling, tapping, lathe turning, milling, etc.) are desired. PM steels with higher carbon content (F-0008) are used when loading is moderate. F-0008 is more difficulty to machine than F-0005. F-0008 and F-0005 materials may be heat... |
