Model:HRTOOL5
As a metal forming process, metal Injection Molding (MIM) combines the material flexibility of powder metallurgy and the design flexibility of plastic molding. With properties comparable, or better than, those of wrought steel, the MIM process is ideally suited to producing small and complex-shaped parts with outstanding mechanical properties.
In addition to cost-effective, high-volume production, other MIM benefits include:
Complex geometries
Close porosity
Excellent surface finish
High performance
High final density (93-99%)
Material Family | Applications | Specific Alloys | Specific Feature |
Stainless Steel | Medical, Electronic, Tools, Sporting Goods, Aerospace, Consumer Products | 17-4PH | Strength, heat treatable, processability |
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| 316L | Corrosion resistance, elongation, processability |
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| 410L, 420L, 440C | Hardness, wear resistance, heat treatable |
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| 430L | Magnetic response |
Low Alloy Steels | Tools, Bearings, Races, Consumer Goods | 2200 | Magnetic |
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| 2700 | High nickel |
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| 4605 |
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| 8620 | Case hardenable |
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| 4140 |
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| 52100 |
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Tool Steels | Wood and metal Cutting Tools | M2 | Low cost |
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| M4 | Processability |
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| T15 | High speed, processability |
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| M42 | High speed, processability |
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| H13 |
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Titanium | Medical, Aerospace, Consumer Products | Ti | Light weight |
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| Ti-6Al-4V | Light weight, high strength |
Cobalt Chromium | Medical | F-75 | Biocompatible |
Copper | Electronic, Thermal Management | Cu | High thermal and electrical conductivity |
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| W-Cu, Mo-Cu | High thermal conductivity, low thermal expansion |
Magnetic | Electronic, solenoids, armatures, relays | Fe-3%Si |
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| Fe-50%Ni |
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| Fe-50%Co |
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Hard metals | Cutting and Wear Applications | WC-5Co | Higher hardness |
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| WC-10Co | Higher toughness |
Refractory metals | High Temperature, High Density, Electronic | Ta | Electronic |
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| W-Ni-Cu, W-Ni-Fe | High density |
Ceramics | Wear applications, Nozzles, Ferules | Alumina | Low cost |
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| Zirconia | High wear resistance |
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| Silicon Carbide | High wear resistance |
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| Silicon Nitride | High performance |
We also are capable of designing the microstructure for certain applications, i.e. large grain sizes for creep resistance, or controlled porosity for bone in growth or filtration. We consider not only the thermal treatments but also the upstream processes and raw materials, for example powder type for shape retention or surface finish and by the use of sacrificial pore forming material.
We take a holistic approach to the development and fabrication of our components. Our clients can come in at any step in this process and obtain the service or product they need.
