Metal Injection Molding (MIM)

MIM process is essentially a technology for producing complex shapes from all types of materials including metals, alloys, and composites. It is cost-effective for small, intricate, and high-volume products.

MIM process:

• Step 1 Preparing feedstock Combine metal powders and binder to produce feedstock. The binder serves as an intermediate processing aid and will be removed after injection molding.
• Step 2 Injection molding MIM parts are formed in the injection molding process similar to the forming of plastic parts.
• Step 3 Binding removal Binder is removed using solvent, thermal furnaces or catalytic process, or a combination of methods.
• Step 4 Sintering The sintering process leads to the elimination of residual binders compacting and the forming of solid metal parts by heat.