ASM Alloy Materials (Yizheng) Co. Ltd.
China
Expertise in alloy formulation
Sinter-hardening
Large, high-density components
All production and QC equipment to be same as current headquarter usage.
Sintering furnaces – imported from USA, capable of sinter-hardening,
installed & certified by Abbott Furnace Company.
Presses – Locally procured (Nantong Hydraulic), tested & certified
by ASM in USA & China
QC – CMM & other key equipment same as headquarter usage.
Tooling – designed & built in headquarter & imported to
China.
Process
Incoming inspection - Forming - Sinter Harden -Temper Treatment -Secondary
Treatment - Package
Quantity
20,000,000 PCS per year
40% remaining for new business
Density
Average 6.9 – 7.2
Max 7.4
Lead Time
Prototype 4-6weeks
PPAP 2 weeks
SOP 40 days for first PO, 5-10 days afterwards

1 630mt Hydraulic Compacting Press
1 400mt Hydraulic Compacting Press
4 200mt Hydraulic Compacting Presses
2 24 inch (61mm) Electric Mesh Belt Sintering Furnaces – 2,200 degrees
F (1,200 degrees C)
2 Rapid cooling units for sinter-hardening
2 Draw Furnace
1 Hydrogen atmosphere system
1 Nitrogen atmosphere system
Scheduled Secondary Equipment
Cooperation with local technical school
Planned Tooling maintenance & repair equipment