Alpha Sintered Metals, Inc.
95 Mason Run Road Ridgway, Pa 15853 Phone: (814) 773-3191
Fax: (814) 776-1009
Quality
ASM was originally certified as a QS9000 Registered Company in 1998.
Quality control has significantly contributed ASM's rapid growth and
reputation for technical excellence. The process of making a powder metal
part begins with the suppliers.
The quality of a PM part starts with the control and quality built into
the materials used by ASM. The quality demanded by our customers is always
in a "continuous improvement" mode. PPAP's are in full compliance
to ISO/TS16949 and any customer specific requirements. First piece inspection,
in-process inspection and final inspections are conducted. Automotive
type control plans are used on all parts, in all processes.
ASM's Metallurgical Laboratory supports the requirements of our customers in addition to supporting quality control, engineering, and Research & Development (R&D). Our Metallurgical department is involved in R&D material selection and assists in process control and improvement. Apparent hardness is a routine process check. Sample mounting and preparation are used for microhardness values and analysis.
When specifying hardness for a powdered metal part, it is always necessary to differentiate between the apparent hardness and the particle hardness. The apparent hardness is measured over a composite of pores and solid material and is, therefore, lower than the actual particle hardness. Because your powdered metal parts must perform to your expectations, we use a Tukon Tester to measure the true hardness of the part.