Tungsten is a high-value material that is very difficult to work with via conventional manufacturing methods (such as subtractive machining methods) a[……]
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The future of MIM technology
The technology of metal injection molding (MIM) has been around for decades and has proven to be a successful method for producing complex metal parts[……]
Aluminum Metal Injection Molding vs Aluminum Die Casting
Both aluminum metal injection molding (MIM) and aluminum die casting are manufacturing processes used to create metal parts. However, there are some k[……]
Powder Molding
Powder molding is a type of powder metallurgy process that involves shaping metal powder into a desired shape and then sintering it to create a solid[……]
The status of MIM parts in China in 2021
Around half of global MIM production, about $1.5 billion, comes from China including Taiwan, with the latter accounting for around $300 million of sal[……]
MIM hinges used in Huawei new P50 Pocket folding smartphone
Huawei new P50 Pocket folding smartphone was launched internationally this month and is reported to feature hinges that were produced by Metal Injecti[……]
Japan’s 2020 MIM output impacted by pandemic
The Japan’s Metal Injection Molding (MIM) industry has seen a decrease in output for 2020, reporting total sales of JPY 10.22 billion ($90 million), a[……]
Growth Opportunities of MIM Technology
Metal Injection Molding is very cost-effective for manufacturing high volume complex metal parts. The MIM technology allows varied industries to produ[……]
Cold Runner Vs. Hot Runner
Runner is a channel inside the injection mold that guides the molten plastic from injection molding machine barrel to the mold Cavity. Depending on th[……]
10 criteria for selecting MIM process
The MIM strengths of complex shapes, smaller sizes, and large production volumes have found numerous applications in smartphone, watches, hand tools,[……]