The Bronze Experts: Where People Make the Difference
At Diversified Bronze & Manufacturing, Inc., we believe that businesses don't do business with businesses—people do business with people. Since 2007, our team of bronze experts has been the foundation of our success, delivering exceptional bronze products and building lasting relationships with our customers.
Comprehensive Solutions for OEMs and Machine Shops
As a one-stop shop for bronze bushings, bronze bearings, and bronze bar stock, DBM caters to the unique needs of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and machine shops. Our extensive inventory of standard-sized bronze bushings, bronze bearings, and bronze bar stock, along with our custom bronze bushing machining capabilities, enables us to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to your specific applications.
For OEMs, we offer a wide range of bronze bushings and bearings that can be seamlessly integrated into your products. Our team works closely with you to understand your requirements and provide custom-machined bronze components that meet your exact specifications. By partnering with DBM, you can streamline your supply chain and ensure consistent quality across your product line.
Machine shops can rely on DBM for their bronze raw material needs. Our extensive selection of bronze bar stock and bronze plate stock allows you to source the materials you need for your projects. Whether you require solid bronze bar stock, cored bronze bar stock, or bronze plate stock, our diverse inventory ensures you have the materials necessary for precision machining to meet your customers' needs. With our high-quality raw materials, you can produce top-notch bronze components efficiently and reliably.
We understand that our customers' businesses rely on efficient and reliable bronze components and bronze bar stock. That's why we provide a streamlined process for sourcing bronze bushings, sintered bronze powdered metal bushings, and bronze bar stock. Our goal is to make procurement easy and cost-effective so you can focus on what matters most—your business.
Our Strength: Our People
Our team of skilled professionals has extensive experience in manufacturing bronze bushings, bronze bearings, and other bronze components for a wide range of industries. We deliver standard-size bronze bushings and custom-machined configurations to meet your specifications. Whether you need flanged bushings, sleeve bushings, or thrust washers, we have the expertise to deliver the perfect solution.
In addition to bronze bushings, DBM is a trusted source of bronze bar stock. We offer solid bronze bar stock, cored bronze bar stock, and bronze plate stock in various alloys to suit your specific requirements. Our sintered powdered metal materials, available in sintered bronze solid bar stock, sintered bronze cored bar stock, sintered bronze plate stock, and sintered bronze discs, provide additional options for your manufacturing needs.
Commitment to Quality and Service
We understand that the quality of your bronze components directly impacts the performance of your end products. That's why we have stringent quality control measures to ensure that every bronze bushing, sintered bronze powdered metal part, and bronze bar stock meets the highest standards of precision and consistency.
We know what it's like to be a customer and rely on another company to deliver. That's why we approach each day with the perspective of serving our customers the way we would like to be served ourselves. Our dedication to exceptional customer service matches our commitment to quality. We believe in building long-term customer relationships based on trust, reliability, and open communication.
Understanding Bronze Bar Stock: A Comprehensive Guide
Key Insights for Manufacturers
Bronze bar stock, available in both solid and cored forms, is a crucial raw material for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and machine shops. This guide covers key insights into cast and sintered bronze bar stock, both of which play an essential role in the production of high-quality components.
Cast bronze bar stock and sintered powdered metal bronze bar stock are widely used in industrial applications due to their excellent mechanical properties. Both materials are valued for their strength, corrosion resistance, and exceptional wear resistance, making them ideal for creating durable components like bushings and bearings.
Request a quote on solid bronze bar or cored bronze bar stock.
The Continuous Casting Process: How Cast Bronze Bar Stock Is Made
Cast bronze bar stock is manufactured through a process known as continuous casting, a highly efficient and consistent method. The process begins with melting the bronze alloy in a furnace, which heats the metal to liquefaction. The molten bronze is then poured into a water-cooled mold, where it rapidly solidifies. As the metal cools, it forms a continuous bronze bar, which is gradually withdrawn from the mold.
Once solidified, the bronze bar is cut into specific lengths and can be further processed through hot rolling or extrusion to achieve custom shapes and dimensions. Continuous casting ensures uniform quality, delivering bronze bar stock with consistent mechanical properties. The rapid cooling also helps refine the alloy's microstructure, improving its strength, durability, and wear resistance.
Manufacturers benefit from the versatility of cast bronze, which is available in various alloys designed to meet the demands of different industrial applications. For example, some alloys provide superior corrosion resistance, while others focus on machinability or enhanced strength. This flexibility makes cast bronze bar stock a valuable material for OEMs and machine shops.
Machining Bronze Bar Stock: Precision for Custom Components
OEMs and machine shops frequently purchase bronze bar stock for machining custom components such as bronze bushings and bearings. Thanks to bronze's excellent machinability, complex and precise parts can be easily crafted. Different bronze alloys can be selected based on desired properties such as strength, wear resistance, or corrosion resistance.
Popular bronze alloys like C93200 (SAE 660), C95400 (aluminum bronze), and C86300 (manganese bronze) are often used in various industries. C93200 offers great wear resistance and load-carrying capacity, making it ideal for bearings. C95400 is known for its high strength and corrosion resistance, perfect for heavy-duty applications. C86300 delivers exceptional durability in high-stress environments.
Request a quote on solid bronze bar or cored bronze bar stock.
Powder Metallurgy: The Process Behind Sintered Bronze Bar Stock
Sintered bronze bar stock is produced using powder metallurgy, a precise manufacturing method that ensures high-quality, durable components. The process begins with blending fine metal powders, typically copper, tin, and other alloying elements, to achieve the desired composition. This powder mixture is compacted under high pressure in a mold, forming a solid but porous "green compact."
The green compact is then placed in a furnace for sintering, which bonds the metal particles together through diffusion. This results in a dense, strong material with enhanced mechanical properties. Sintered bronze bar stock is unique for its self-lubricating properties, as the interconnected pores can be impregnated with lubricants like oil. These lubricants are released during operation, reducing friction and wear, making sintered bronze an excellent choice for applications where external lubrication is impractical.
Request a quote on sintered solid bronze bar or sintered cored bronze bar stock.
Comparing Cast Bronze Bar Stock and Sintered Bronze Bar Stock
While both cast and sintered bronze bar stock serve as essential materials in manufacturing, their production methods result in distinct properties that suit different applications.
Cast Bronze Bar Stock: Produced through continuous casting, this material offers uniform quality, good strength, and a variety of alloy options. It's ideal for applications that require solid, durable components with excellent mechanical properties. Cast bronze is highly machinable, making it easy to create custom parts such as bronze bushings and bearings.
Sintered Bronze Bar Stock: Manufactured via powder metallurgy, sintered bronze offers unique self-lubricating properties and high wear resistance. The fine pore structure allows for lubrication, which reduces the need for external maintenance. Sintered bronze components are perfect for applications where long service life and minimal maintenance are key.
By understanding the differences between cast and sintered bronze bar stock, OEMs and machine shops can select the right material for their specific needs, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in their components.
The Bronze Experts: Put Us to the Test
At Diversified Bronze & Manufacturing, Inc., we are known as The Bronze Experts. Put us to the test – let us quote your next project. Our extensive inventory of bronze alloys and commitment to excellent customer service ensure that you have access to the materials you need to manufacture high-performance components. Whether you require solid bronze bar, cored bronze bar, or sintered bronze bar stock, our knowledgeable team is ready to assist you in selecting the best material for your application.
Its easy to request a quote for custom machining or standard-sized parts using the "Get Quote" menu above. You can also inquire about bronze bar stock and other raw materials.
Contact us at:
Email: sales@diversifiedbronze.com
Phone: 1-888-722-8260
We look forward to assisting you with your bronze bar stock requirements!
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