Thursday, March 15, 2018

2018 PM Design Excellence Awards Submissions

Judging for the 2018 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards was recently completed at the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) headquarters. Every year since 1965, MPIF has sponsored the PM Design Excellence Awards, an awards competition in which parts fabricators from among MPIF’s member companies are invited to submit components that epitomize the possibilities inherent in powder metallurgy forming processes.

This year’s 2018 competition delivered a robust selection of 46 PM components from 12 member companies and represent seven market categories. Winners will be announced during the PM Design Excellence Awards Luncheon at POWDERMET2018, International Conference on Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials, June 17–20, 2018, San Antonio.

Automotive—Engine, Transmission, or Chassis
Lawn & Garden/Off-Highway
Hardware/Appliances
Aerospace/Military/Firearms
Electrical/Electronic
Hand Tools/Recreation
Medical/Dental

Winners will be announced during POWDERMET2018!

Company Name	Component Description
Category: Automotive—Engine
AAM—Powertrain	VVT Sprocket
ARC Group Worldwide	Vane MIM Blank
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Water Connector
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Orifice Fuel Inlet
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Decompression Lever & Flyweight
GKN Powder Metallurgy	Main Bearing Cap
Category: Automotive—Transmission
Stackpole	Planetary Carrier Rear
ASCO Sintering Co.	Pinion
Keystone Powdered Metal Co.	Helical Sun & Pinion Gears
GKN Sinter Metals	Planetary Reaction Carrier
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Category: Lawn & Garden/Off-Highway
SMC Powder Metallurgy	ATV Spacer
MPP	Clutch Housing
FMS Corporation	Pawl Detent Roller Assembly
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Category: Hardware/Appliances
ASCO Sintering Co.	Radius Adjust Head
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Head Corodrill
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Keeper & Ramp
FMS Corporation	Spindle
AMT Pte Ltd	EPR Flow Block
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Category: Aerospace/Military/Firearms
ARC Group Worldwide	Manual Safety
ARC Group Worldwide	Trigger Bar
ARC Group Worldwide	Compensator Brake
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Uzi Front Wall
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Bush Piece, Locking Lever
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Trigger Plate Lever
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Rear Sight, Block & Guide
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Rear, Slide Stop, Trigger Lever
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Armature Frame & Plate
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Category: Electrical/Electronic
ARC Group Worldwide	Upper Beam Handle
ARC Group Worldwide	MIM Guide Section
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Hinge Lid
Category: Hand Tools/Recreation
Webster-Hoff Corporation	Cable Tie Gripper
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Small Game Head
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Clamping Sleeve
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Passive Plus Body
FMS Corporation	Eccentric Gear Con Rod Assm
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Category: Medical/Dental
ARC Group Worldwide	Coupler - Suture Assembly
ARC Group Worldwide	Femoral Lug Drill
ARC Group Worldwide	Tibial Drill Bit
ARC Group Worldwide	5MM Cutting Block
ARC Group Worldwide	Impaction Handle Lever
ARC Group Worldwide	Mini Jaw
ARC Group Worldwide	Endoscopic Set
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Link Connectors
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Top & Bottom Jaws
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Hearing Aid Cup & Cover
Indo-MIM Pvt. Ltd.	Hearing Aid Charge Pad
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