Armature pin assemblies and methods for forming the same are described. A first portion of a pin member is placed in a die cavity so as to expose a second portion of the pin member. An amount of metal powder is placed into the die cavity so as envelope the second portion of the pin member. A press member is then brought into contact with the metal powder so as to compress the same and form an armature member. The pin member is fastened to the armature member by the press operation so as to form a unitary armature pin assembly.