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[[File:Powder Presses_1.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Powder Presses]] | [[File:Powder Presses_1.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Hydraulic Powder Presses]] | ||
[[File:Powder Presses_2.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Mechanical Powder Presses]] | |||
'''Powder Presses''' is the process of blending fine powdered materials, pressing them into a desired shape or form (compacting), and then heating the compressed material in a controlled atmosphere to bond the material (sintering). The powder metallurgy process generally consists of four basic steps: | '''Powder Presses''' is the process of blending fine powdered materials, pressing them into a desired shape or form (compacting), and then heating the compressed material in a controlled atmosphere to bond the material (sintering). The powder metallurgy process generally consists of four basic steps: | ||
(1) powder manufacture, | (1) powder manufacture, |