Misconceptions
Many engineers think of MIM as a new field. In many regards it is new, but various forms of the technology have been in commercial use since 1975.
Many engineers think of MIM as a new field. In many regards it is new, but various forms of the technology have been in commercial use since 1975.
Component mass in MIM tends to be typically in the 10 gram range (one-third ounce) About 10% of the MIM products are below 1 gram.
The largest market for MIM has historically been industrial components, including pump housings, solenoids, handles, plumbing fixtures, and fittings.
MIM operates in the context of sintered materials technologies. Globally sintered materials contribute near $100 billion per year to the economy.
Smith Metal Products has expertise in molding metal parts with complex geometries in high production volumes.
Medical device designers continue to hear about the benefits of MIM to produce components and assemblies for a wide range of medical devices.
Using Outsourced MIM Part Production For Firearms, Weaponry And Defense Components Is Less Costly Than Buying And Operating A Machining Center In-House
Markets for MIM include dental, medical, and firearm applications to include automotive, industrial, sporting, jewelry, hand tools, aerospace, and computers.
Mold attributes and limitations. The mold for MIM has a large influence on the product dimensional capability during production.
MIM components for the automotive industry in a wide variety of vehicle safety, fuel system, powertrain and interior applications.