Infiltration
Infiltration wicks molten copper into a sintered iron skeleton, boosting density, strength and machinability. Huaxiao delivers infiltration as part of our ISO 9001:2015 certified Powder Metallurgy capabilities — from rapid prototyping to high-volume production, with full dimensional inspection and material certification on every order.
What Is Infiltration?
Infiltration is a specialized capability within our Powder Metallurgy service. Infiltration wicks molten copper into a sintered iron skeleton, boosting density, strength and machinability. It is chosen when parts demand the specific combination of geometry, tolerance, material and volume that this process delivers best. Our engineers select and fine-tune the exact parameters for your application to balance performance, lead time and cost.
Our Infiltration Capabilities
Backed by 15+ years of precision manufacturing experience and a vertically integrated workshop:
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Process | Compacting + Sintering + Sizing/Coining/Infiltration/Steam |
| Part weight | 1g – 10kg |
| Tolerance | ±0.025mm (sized), ±0.05mm (as-sintered) |
| Density | 6.4 – 7.6 g/cm³ |
| Hardness | HRB 40 – HRC 45 (post-hardening) |
| Materials | Iron, Iron-Copper, Iron-Nickel, SS (316L, 17-4PH), Copper, Brass |
| Certification | ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 |
Materials We Work With
We process a broad range of metals and alloys to match your mechanical, thermal and corrosion requirements:
- Iron
- Iron-Copper
- Iron-Nickel
- Stainless Steel (316L, 17-4PH)
- Copper
- Brass
Industries & Applications
Infiltration is widely used across demanding industries. Typical applications include:
Why Choose Huaxiao for Infiltration
- 30-70% cost reduction versus machining at 10,000+ annual volume.
- IATF 16949 certified for automotive and power-tool components.
- Consistent dimensional quality across million-piece runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Send us your drawings, quantity and requirements. Our engineering team responds within 24 hours with a detailed quote.
