Metal Injection Molding Titanium Alloy Watch Case MIM Parts

The appearance structural parts of smart watches include watch cases, bottom covers, bezels, watch mirrors and other components. The case is the outer shell of the watch and usually refers to the outer shell component of the main body (head) of the watch. Its function is to contain and protect the internal components of the watch. (movement, dial, etc.).

The watch case is closely connected with the bottom cover, bezel, watch mirror, and pushers, which largely determines the waterproof, dustproof, antimagnetic, and shock-resistant properties of the watch. It also affects the exquisite appearance of the smart watch.

High-quality watch cases are the pursuit of watch case material craftsmanship. Commonly used watch case materials can be divided into three categories: metal, plastic, and ceramics, including stainless steel, aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, ceramics, liquid metal, zinc alloy, and engineering plastics. , elastomers, etc., after precision processing, they can create a unique aesthetic while improving the characteristics of the material itself.

Today We Focus On Titanium Metal:

Titanium is a lightweight, hard, heat-resistant, and cold-resistant metal with an oxide film on the surface to prevent wear and rust. As a watch material, titanium is lighter than stainless steel, has high hardness, is scratch-resistant, wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant, lightweight and hypoallergenic. Titanium alloy has a low thermal conductivity, making it more comfortable to wear as a watch material.

The surface color of titanium metal is dull, and the polished surface is not bright enough. It can only be sandblasted, brushed or electroplated, which is difficult to process. At present, Apple, Samsung, Huami, etc. have launched smart watches equipped with titanium cases.

The current processes that save this method include 3D printing technology and metal injection molding technology.

3D printing can be used to make samples, but mass production is slow and expensive.

The metal injection molding process can realize complex parts, with high precision and excellent mass production, making it an ideal choice for customers.

Qinhuangdao Zhongwei Precision Mechanical Parts Co., Ltd. established a titanium alloy laboratory with the powder metallurgy research group of the University of Science and Technology Beijing in 2005. It took 5 years to achieve mass production in 2010. So far, it has been used in medical, military, UAV, and intelligent industries. Wearable, 3C electronics and other industries produce more than 20 million pieces of titanium alloy metal injection molded parts. We have 14 years of production experience in the titanium alloy field so far, and can solve product design, mold making, product manufacturing, CNC processing for customers, Post-processing and other one-stop solution services, we are willing to work with more business partners to achieve win-win products!