The powder metallurgy (PM) metal injection molding (MIM) process was selected for this lock-arm button is a functional portion of a blade lock used in a pocketknife. This martensitic stainless steel component was a Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) 2022 PM Design Excellence Awards Competition winner. Check the video in our LinkedIn page!
At the PowderMet2022: International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials, ARC Group Worldwide received two Grand Prizes and two Awards of Distinction. Rees Jones, Erika Garver, and Michael Wiseman were at the ceremony of this awards held in in Portland, Oregon. In the Aerospace/Military/Firearms Category for MIM components, a Grand Prize has been awarded to ARC Group Worldwide and their customer Palmetto State Armory, for a fire control housing that holds the trigger mechanism in a consumer pistol firearm.…
The powder metallurgy (PM) metal injection molding (MIM) process was selected for this intricate key blade used in an electronic security system. This precipitation hardened stainless steel component was a Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) 2021 PM Design Excellence Awards Competition winner. The winners in the 2021 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), demonstrate outstanding examples of PM’s diversity. From electric vehicles to golf putters, these components use PM’s flexibility to…
This worm gear won an award in the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) 2021 PM Design Excellence Awards Competition. These innovative, powder metallurgy (PM) automotive transmission locking mechanism components were manufactured by the metal injection molding (MIM) process. MIM processing was selected because of the complexity of the helical gear teeth and the adjacent shaft geometry. The winners in the 2021 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), demonstrate outstanding examples of…
Friday, December 10, 2021 4:30 PM DELAND, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 10, 2021 / ARC Group Worldwide, Inc. (“ARC” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of advanced manufacturing, today reports its results for the first fiscal quarter ending September 26, 2021. ARC reports large improvements across all major financial metrics for the organization. First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Results Net sales were $15.2 million, up 32.7% from the prior-year period; Gross profit was $3.3 million, up 56.9% from…
In the Medical/Dental Category for MIM components, an award was given to ARC Group Worldwide for this pusher used in the ratcheting assembly for the consistent placement of high viscosity adhesives used as an alternative to sutures or staples in surgical procedures. A Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) 2021 PM Design Excellence Awards Competition winner, the pusher required no machining. The winners in the 2021 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF),…
In the Hand Tools/Recreation Category for MIM components, a Grand Prize was also awarded to ARC Group Worldwide for a quick-disconnect assembly used for a variety of small handheld devices such as binoculars, cameras, and firearms. Utilizing MIM allowed for a near-net-shape molded assembly and enabled the incorporation of smooth transitions and rounded edges, as well as the elimination of any machining marks on the visible portions of the parts. The winners in the 2021 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence…
