Sintering is the process of heating metal powders to a temperature below their melting point, causing them to bond together and form a solid object.

Steel is not a common type of metal powder used in powder metallurgy because it is difficult to produce steel powders with the desired properties.

Powder metallurgy offers greater precision than traditional metalworking processes because the metal powders can be precisely controlled and shaped.

Jewelry is not a common application of powder metallurgy because the process is not well-suited for producing small, intricate parts.

Blending is the process of mixing metal powders with other materials, such as lubricants or binders, to improve their properties.

Compacting is the process of pressing metal powders into a desired shape using a press.

Sintering is the process of heating metal powders to a temperature below their melting point to bond them together.

Milling is not a common method for producing metal powders because it is not as efficient as other methods.

Alloying is the process of adding alloying elements to metal powders to improve their properties.

Electrical contacts are not a common type of powder metallurgy product because they are typically made from solid metals.

Purification is the process of removing impurities from metal powders to improve their properties.

Good ductility is not a common characteristic of powder metallurgy parts because the process can introduce defects that reduce ductility.

Annealing is the process of heat treating metal powders to improve their properties by reducing internal stresses and increasing ductility.

Brake components are not a common application of powder metallurgy in the automotive industry because they are typically made from solid metals.

Characterization is the process of testing the properties of metal powders to determine their suitability for use in powder metallurgy.