Advantages of Metal Injection Molding (MIM) compared with other processes

Feb 22, 2023

1. Advantages of PIM process

◇ Complex shapes can be formed

◇ Part weight 0.1 - 500 g

◇ Wall thickness 0.2 - 10 mm

◇ High sintering density (98 - 100% dense)

◇ Good tolerance level (0.4 - 0.8%)

◇ Mass production capacity

◇ High material utilization rate (>98%)

◇ Wide range of alloy and ceramic materials

2. MIM is suitable for mass production process

3. Comparison between MIM and traditional processing technology

4. Comparison between MIM and precision casting molding process

Comparison between MIM and traditional powder metallurgy

MIM can manufacture products with complex shapes and avoid more secondary machining.

MIM products have high density, good corrosion resistance, high strength and good ductility.

MIM can combine 2 or more PM products into a metal injection molding product, saving materials and processes.

Comparison between MIM and machining

• MIM design can save materials and reduce weight.

• MIM can repeatedly break and use the injected gating material, without affecting the product performance, and the material utilization rate is high.

• MIM forms complex products at one time through molds, avoiding multiple processing processes.

• MIM can manufacture complex shape parts that are difficult to machine materials.

Comparison between MIM and precision casting

MIM can manufacture thin-walled products with the thinnest thickness of 0.2mm.

The surface roughness of MIM products is better.

MIM is more suitable for making fine blind holes and through holes.

MIM greatly reduces the workload of secondary machining.

MIM can rapidly manufacture small parts in large quantities and at low cost.