A method of forming a metal matrix component and product that comprises
forming scrap sheet metal material, shredding the scrap sheet metal
material to a predetermined size range, filling the shredded scrap sheet
metal material into a compacting die, adding an adhesive material to the
shredded scrap sheet metal material in the compacting die, compressing
the shredded scrap sheet metal material and curing the adhesive to form a
metal matrix component. The product comprises an inertia ring that may be
used in a crankshaft damper.