Machinery industry often uses powdered metal parts for major components such as gears, shafts, and other mechanical moving parts. The use of powdered metal parts helps to reduce costs, warranty times, and lead times, as well as improve reliability and life expectancy in machines. Powdered metal parts provide greater strength and wear-resistance compared to traditional cast or machined parts, and offer greater design flexibility. They can also survive higher temperature applications and offer tighter part tolerances.