Steam Treatment
Steam treatment reacts the porous surface with steam to form a hard, corrosion-resistant oxide that seals pores. Huaxiao delivers steam treatment 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 Steam Treatment?
Steam Treatment is a specialized capability within our Powder Metallurgy service. Steam treatment reacts the porous surface with steam to form a hard, corrosion-resistant oxide that seals pores. 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 Steam Treatment 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
Steam Treatment is widely used across demanding industries. Typical applications include:
Why Choose Huaxiao for Steam Treatment
- 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.
