Compared with other industries, automotive industry is always in a state of constant flux from a component design perspective. The move towards lower displacement engines means that engine components must be smaller and more durable in almost every application inside the engine. MIM is very adept at[……]
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Metal Injection Molding of Aluminum
Aluminum alloy injection molding (AIM) is a new type of aluminum alloy forming technology. It is similar to metal injection molding (MIM) technology, which is the main branch of powder injection molding (PIM) technology. It is developed from injection molding technology and will be the fastest growi[……]
The Possibilities of Metal Injection Molding
Metal injection molding (MIM) is very suitable for high-precision manufacturing of complex metal parts on which strict demands are made, such as high dimensional accuracy and long service life. MIM is evolved from plastic injection molding and offers the same benefits, namely a very great freedom in[……]
Metal Injection Molding vs. Metal 3D Printing
Both metal injection molding (MIM) and metal 3D printing technologies have seen increasing levels of technical development recently, and metal 3D printing is becoming a great complement to metal injection molding.
Manufacturers today who are searching for a cost-effective way to make small and co[……]
New Conversion Process for Fabricating Air Gripper Finger Cylinder Components by Metal Injection Molding
A new conversion process combined with powder metallurgy and injection molding technique has been developed for application in the fabrication of air gripper finger cylinder components. CNC machining process served as a highly effective technique to fabricate pneumatic components with complex sh[……]
Metal Injection Molding vs. Investment Casting
Investment casting, also known as lost-wax casting, is one of the oldest metal working techniques, and refers to the process in which molten metal is poured into a mold formed by using a wax pattern, which is then melted away. Metal Injection Molding (MIM) is a more recent metal working process, and[……]
MIM technology helps to explosive growth of E-Cigarettes
MIM has become a synonym for the iPhone SIM card tray and camera lens protector ring in the 3C industry. In addition to these, however, precision parts in e-cigarettes are also manufactured using Metal Injection Molding. The metalworking process on the market is probably not as fast as the MIM proce[……]
FineMIM has produced the world’s thinnest integrally-molded metal fan blades utilizing the Metal Injection Molding process
Utilizing Metal Injection Molding (MIM) process, FineMIM has developed and produced the world’s thinnest integrally-molded metal fan blades at only 0.15mm for the laptops. This design allows for greater airflow, additional blades and a more aerodynamic airstream.
To improving the ability of l[……]
Metal Injection Molding in China: 2017 MIM parts sales estimated at $788 million
The 2017 China Metal Injection Molding Industry Status Report, published by the Powder Metallurgy Branch Association of the China Steel Construction Society, provides invaluable insight into the recent development of China’s Metal Injection Molding industry.
Sales of MIM parts were reported to be[……]
Metal Injection Molding for the Appliance Industry
Appliance designers should look to MIM as a favorable option for design enhancements.
A smart material option is creating new possibilities for appliance component manufacturing. It’s a material process often overlooked in the appliance industry but offers many metal options, has intricate and comp[……]