PSM Industries Pacific Sintered Metals FCC-214-S High Carbon Copper Steel Powdered Metal (MPIF FC-0208-50)

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PSM Industries Pacific Sintered Metals FCC-214-S High Carbon Copper Steel Powdered Metal (MPIF FC-0208-50) Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ### **Product Datasheet: PSM Industries Pacific Sintered Metals FCC-214-S High Carbon Copper Steel Powdered Metal (MPIF FC-0208-50)** #### **1. Product Overview** PSM Industries' **FCC-214-S** is a high-performance, iron-copper-carbon steel material produced via conventional powder metallurgy (PM) pressing and sintering. Designated under the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) standard as **FC-0208-50**, this material is characterized by its **very high strength in the as-sintered condition**, achieved through optimal composition and processing. It is designed for demanding structural applications where maximum load-bearing capacity and wear resistance are required without secondary heat treatment, offering an excellent balance of performance and manufacturing economy. #### **2. Key Advantages & Characteristics** * **High As-Sintered Strength:** Delivers a minimum tensile strength of 50 ksi (345 MPa), representing one of the strongest standard as-sintered PM steel grades, ideal for highly stressed components. * **Excellent Load-Bearing Capacity:** High yield and transverse rupture strength enable it to withstand significant static and dynamic loads. * **Good Wear Resistance:** The combination of high carbon and copper content, along with inherent strength, provides solid resistance to surface wear and abrasion. * **Cost-Effective High Performance:** Achieves strength levels approaching those of some heat-treated grades, but without the added cost and potential distortion of a secondary thermal process. * **Good Dimensional Consistency:** Suitable for producing complex net-shape parts with stable dimensions directly from the sintering furnace. #### **3. Chemical Composition (Typical, wt.%)** The composition is the industry-standard FC-0208 blend, optimized for developing high strength during sintering. | Element | Iron (Fe) | Carbon (C) | Copper (Cu) | Other (Lubricants, etc.) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Content** | Balance | 0.60 - 0.90 | 1.5 - 3.9 | ≤ 1.0 | *Note: Copper acts as a potent solid-solution strengthener in the ferrite matrix and promotes uniform property development during sintering. The carbon content is critical for achieving high hardness and strength.* #### **4. Physical & Mechanical Properties (As-Sintered, MPIF Standard 50)** Properties are per MPIF Standard 50 for material FC-0208-50, indicating its high-strength classification. * **Minimum Ultimate Tensile Strength:** **345 MPa (50,000 psi)** * **Minimum Yield Strength (0.2% Offset):** **310 MPa (45,000 psi)** [*Typical, based on standard ratio*] * **Apparent Hardness:** **75 - 95 HRB** (Notably higher than lower-strength FC-0208 variants) * **Minimum Transverse Rupture Strength:** **965 MPa (140,000 psi)** * **Density:** 6.6 - 6.9 g/cm³ (Typical for single-pressed parts) * **Elongation:** **0.5% - 1.0%** (in 25 mm / 1 inch) * **Modulus of Elasticity:** ~120-140 GPa (dependent on achieved density) #### **5. International Standards & Cross-References** * **MPIF Standard Material Designation:** **FC-0208-50** * `FC` = Iron-Copper-Carbon alloy system * `0208` = Nominal 2% Copper, 0.8% Carbon composition. * `50` = **Minimum tensile strength in ksi (50 x 1000 = 50,000 psi)**. This is the key identifier of its high-strength capability. * **ISO Standard:** **ISO 5755:2012, Grade FLC-4908** * **ASTM Standard:** **ASTM B783, Type FC-0208** (Base composition specification) * **Proprietary Designation:** **FCC-214-S** (PSM Industries' internal code) #### **6. Product Applications** FCC-214-S is specified for applications requiring robust performance in the as-sintered state, often where heat treatment is undesirable due to cost or distortion concerns: * **Automotive:** High-strength transmission components (parking gear pawls, selector forks, sensor rings), engine timing sprockets, and oil pump gears. * **Power Tools & Outdoor Equipment:** Durable gears, housings, and drives in drills, impact wrenches, lawn mowers, and chainsaws. * **Hydraulics & Fluid Power:** Pump rotors, vanes, and valve plates requiring strength and wear resistance. * **Industrial Machinery:** High-load gears, cam actuators, lever arms, and agricultural equipment components. * **Consumer Products:** High-stress components in appliances, exercise equipment, and power-assisted devices. #### **7. Manufacturing & Post-Processing Notes** * **Core Process:** Conventional single-action or double-action pressing followed by sintering in a controlled atmosphere (typically endothermic gas). * **Secondary Operations:** Can be repressed (sized) to improve dimensional accuracy and surface finish. Suitable for most common secondary operations such as tumbling, drilling, and tapping. * **Surface Treatments:** Commonly steam-treated to enhance corrosion resistance, seal surface porosity, and marginally increase surface hardness. Can also be plated or coated. * **Heat Treatment:** While designed for use as-sintered, parts can be through-hardened or case-carburized if even higher surface hardness is required for extreme wear applications, though this is not its primary use case. --- **Disclaimer:** This datasheet provides information based on MPIF standards and typical industry data for FC-0208-50 material. The exact properties achieved for a specific component are influenced by part geometry, density, and sintering parameters. For critical design applications, prototyping and testing are recommended. Please consult directly with **PSM Industries Pacific Sintered Metals** engineering team for application-specific technical data and design support. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: PSM Industries Pacific Sintered Metals FCC-214-S High Carbon Copper Steel Powdered Metal (MPIF FC-0208-50) Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <5316 mm Size:We can customized as required Standard： Per your request or drawing We can customized as required Properties（Theoretical） Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: PSM Industries Pacific Sintered Metals FCC-214-S High Carbon Copper Steel Powdered Metal (MPIF FC-0208-50) Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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