Synchronizer sleeve for a transmission and method of making

A method for manufacturing a synchronizer sleeve of a transmission, comprising:

• forming the synchronizer sleeve by a powdered metal manufacturing process, wherein the synchronizer sleeve comprises a ring member with an inner diameter and an outer periphery, the ring member having a plurality of gear teeth integrally formed on the inner diameter of the ring member, wherein the distal ends of the plurality of gear teeth extend from the inner diameter and comprise a portion of at least one of a pair of sides of the ring member that extends from the inner diameter to the outer periphery;
• wherein each of the distal ends of the plurality of gear teeth have a top portion, a bottom portion and a pair of opposing sides extending between the top portion and the bottom portion and each distal end is separated from each other by a recess located between each one of the pair of opposing sides;
• wherein no recess is formed adjacent to the top portion of the plurality of gear teeth;
• and
• wherein the powdered metal manufacturing process is a net shape, high density powder metal process wherein no secondary processing steps are required to reshape the synchronizer sleeve.