Metal Injection Molding (MIM) is a near-net-shape process for manufacturing complex metal parts in large quantities. The MIM process competes with traditional machining processes, press sintering and fine casting. Compared to machining or press sintering of simple, rotational symmetric geometries, MIM has certain cost disadvantages. The innovative process, on the other hand, is obviously advantageous when large quantities meet complex geometries or special material properties with high precision are required. Furthermore, this technology reduces post-processing to a minimum.
Metal injection molding (MIM) offers a great deal of freedom in component design and makes this mass production process for metallic components unique. Metal powder injection molding can be used to produce extremely complex components in just "one shot", which go through numerous production steps via other manufacturing processes.
In order to get the most out of the process, it is advisable to observe the following design guidelines:
The basic prerequisite for additive design is to separate oneself from any thought or experience of conventional with conventional manufacturing methods. So don't think in square building blocks, but shape your component as if you had modelling clay. Let your imagination run free and ask yourself how nature would solve your component or construction project.
In order to get the most out of the process, it is advisable to observe the following design guidelines:
MIMplus Technologies offers its customers a "full service" from development to series production: Right from the first drafts, our project management advises you on the optimum design of the component for the MIM process and accompanies you professionally through the entire project up to series production.
