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Powder metal manual transmission parts and components developed by GKN Sinter Metals incorporate the industry's latest innovations in both design and manufacturing technologies. In addition to conventional powder metal solutions, GKN also offers advanced manufacturing processes for components requiring superior strength and durability. These include powder forging, sinter furnace hardening, and metal injection molding (MIM) - a technology that provides unmatched design flexibility when it comes to shaping small and/or complex components.

Vehicle producers and their suppliers around the world rely on GKN for the industry's widest range of P/M manual transmission components.

Case Study

Challenge: Add intricate features in a net shape
Solution: GKN applied Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology to a passenger car shifting component
Result: Increased functionality while reducing machining and assembly operations