Metal Injection Moulding – MIM – combines the material properties of powder metallurgy with the design possibilities of plastic injection moulding. In a nutshell – it allows you to get a plastic component made of metal!
The process offers amazing design possibilities and freedom previously unseen for metal components. Feel free to read on, but the opportunities are best illustrated by holding a component in your hand – so call and arrange a meeting with us.
Basic guidelines can help in the evaluation of whether a component is suited to the MIM process, and assist in the initial analysis phase regarding tool design and injection moulding.
The question of when MIM represents a viable option compared to the traditional powder metal technology is a complex one, but there are a number of factors that can be taken into account.
MIM components can be manufactured in all types of steel: low alloy, soft magnetic, stainless steel and special materials such as tool steel.
At Sintex we are specialists in MIM in stainless steel materials and tool steel. Testing is carried out, however, on a number of materials, and you are therefore always welcome to contact our specialists in the area.
See our technical data for MIM here.
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