ASCO Sintering Co. is an American contract manufacturer of precision powdered metal components produced via powder compression molding (PCM) and high-temperature sintering. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Commerce (Los Angeles), California, ASCO transitioned to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 1977 and is 100% employee-owned.
The company maintains in-house tooling design, compaction presses ranging from 4 to 220 tons, continuous belt furnaces, high-temperature pusher furnaces capable of reaching 2,400°F (1,300°C), and automated robotic cell handling. ASCO operates an on-site metallurgical laboratory and manufactures parts certified under ISO 9001, adhering to Six Sigma quality metrics.
ASCO has won more than 35 MPIF Design Excellence Awards for its custom-engineered powder metallurgy components, serving demanding markets including automotive, defense ordnance, aerospace, medical devices, and security hardware.