Atlantic Sintered Metals, Inc., formerly known as Capstan Atlantic, is a premier manufacturer of precision powdered metal components headquartered in Wrentham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1952 and now operating as an employee-owned business, the company is a global leader in high-volume sintered metal manufacturing with over 70 years of industry experience. The company operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility equipped with mechanical presses ranging from 4 to 825 tons, supported by a workforce of approximately 200 to 300 employees. Atlantic Sintered specializes in the production of complex gears, sprockets, and structural components, including helical and bevel gears, hydraulic pump components, and micro parts. Their technical capabilities are extensive, featuring high-speed CNC machining, induction heat treatment, capacitor discharge welding, and sinter-hard sintering. They maintain a rigorous commitment to quality with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications, utilizing a full metallurgical lab and 100% gear and NDT inspection to ensure zero-defect standards. Serving a diverse range of industries including automotive, aerospace, agriculture, and power tools, the company provides engineered solutions for demanding applications such as powertrain systems and electric power steering. Atlantic Sintered supports its clients through comprehensive in-house services, from rapid prototype development and tooling design to secondary operations like gear rolling and surface densification.
Powertrain
Micro Parts
Sintered Gears
Asco Sintering Co.
🇺🇸 United States
194611-50 peopleManufacturer
Established brand
OEM manufacturer
Product customization
Industry association member
Key market
🇺🇸 United States
Description
Asco Sintering Co. is an employee-owned international contract manufacturer specializing in high-quality powdered metal design solutions and sintered metal components. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Commerce, California, the company operates a specialized manufacturing facility and maintains a global presence with sales offices in Europe and Africa. As an industry leader in powder metallurgy, the company is particularly recognized for its advanced proprietary planetary gear technology and high-performance infiltration technology (HPIT).
The company’s extensive manufacturing capabilities include powder compression molding (PCM), tooling, and compacting with pressing capacities ranging from 4 to 220 tons. Their facility features continuous belt furnaces, high-temperature pusher furnaces, and advanced automation utilizing 3-axis and 5-axis FANUC robots. Asco Sintering Co. processes a wide variety of materials, including sinter-hardened steels, 300 and 400 series stainless steel, soft magnetics, brass, bronze, and self-lubricating bearings. Their diverse product portfolio includes planetary gear carriers, gears, rotors, ratchets, latch bolts, couplings, and complex miniature multi-level components.
Serving critical sectors such as aerospace, defense, medical devices, automotive, and industrial hardware, the company maintains rigorous quality standards with ISO 9001, CE, and ATEX certifications. Their quality assurance process integrates non-destructive resonant testing, destructive torque and tensile testing, and an on-site metallurgical laboratory. With a workforce that includes Six Sigma-trained engineers, Asco Sintering Co. provides cost-effective alternatives to CNC machining and Metal Injection Molding (MIM) while achieving high-strength material properties approaching those of wrought materials.