A powdered metal assembly includes a mechanical part, a powdered metal part and a fastener configured to join the mechanical part and the powdered metal part. In another aspect of the disclosure, a method for manufacturing a powdered metal assembly may include the steps of positioning the mechanical part in a forming apparatus, providing a powdered metal into the forming apparatus, compressing the powdered metal to form and bond a powdered metal part to the mechanical part to form the powdered metal assembly, and removing the powdered metal assembly from the forming apparatus.