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Why Smith Metal Products?

Why Use Smith Metal Products for your metal injection molding needs?

Why Choose Smith Metal Products for Your Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Needs?

When you need precision, quality, and reliability in Metal Injection Molding (MIM), Smith Metal Products is the clear choice. Here’s why:

1. The Employee-Owned Difference

Since Smith Metal Products is employee-owned, everyone that works here cares about the quality of the parts shipping to our customers. Employee-owners are focused on creating the best products possible for our customers while keeping their costs down.

2. Expertise and Experience

With decades in the MIM industry, Smith Metal Products offers deep expertise and a proven track record, ensuring high-quality outcomes for your projects.

3. Advanced Technology

They utilize state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge MIM technology to deliver precision and efficiency that meet the highest standards.

4. Quality Materials

Only the best raw materials are used, backed by rigorous quality control to ensure durability and performance.

5. Custom Solutions

Smith Metal Products provides tailored MIM solutions to meet your specific needs, whether for complex designs or large volumes.

6. Exceptional Service

From consultation to delivery, their customer service is top-notch, ensuring a smooth process and exceeding expectations.

7. Competitive Pricing

They offer high-quality MIM at competitive prices, balancing cost efficiency with exceptional results.

Choose Smith Metal Products for superior MIM solutions that blend expertise, technology, and customer care.

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by Ashley Paulson • 26 December 2024

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by Ashley Paulson • 23 December 2024

Merry Christmas to those that celebrate. Smith Metal Products is closed tomorrow, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will return to the office on Thursday, December 26, ready to collaborate with you. Hopefully, you get some time to relax and spend time with friends and family. Happy Holidays!

Can Metal Be Used for Injection Molding?

by Ashley Paulson • 16 December 2024

The answer is yes and no. Yes, metal can be used in injection molding, but not by itself. In order to get the powdered metal to take the shape of the mold and hold the shape, about 20% of plastic is added to approximately 80% powdered metal. These pellets are called feedstock and they are melted and pushed into the mold. After this point, the part is not complete like it may be with plastic injection molding. The metal part needs to go through the debinding process in order to remove all of the plastic. You cannot leave the part alone after debinding, because it is very fragile and you can think of it like a sandcastle like structure. Then the metal parts go through the sintering process to strengthen the part and remove the holes that were left behind by the plastic. We most commonly use stainless steel powder. Titanium is another metal that we commonly work with. There are some metals that are not compatible with our process. We do not use aluminum, zinc, brass, magnesium or copper in the metal injection molding process. If you want to learn more about the whole process, see the "What is MIM?" section of our website.