The application and characteristics of powder injection molding technology, MIM powder injection manufacturers explain online

MIM powder injection manufacturers believe that metal powder injection molding technology is a near-net-shape process, suitable for the production of small, three-dimensional complex shapes and products with special performance requirements. MIM can use almost most metal materials. Considering the economy, the main application materials include iron-based, nickel-based, low-alloy, copper-based, high-speed steel, stainless steel, alloys, cemented carbide and titanium-based metals.

    MIM powder injection manufacturers believe that from an economic point of view, MIM products usually weigh around 0.1-200g, and can produce various complex shapes like plastic products, such as external notches, external threads, tapered outer surfaces, cross holes, blind holes , concave table, key pin, rib plate, surface knurling, etc. The product has good surface finish and high dimensional accuracy. Of course, the main feature of MIM is high production efficiency, which can realize automation, batch and large-scale production, and can produce a large number of products in a short time.

    MIM powder injection manufacturers believe that the application of MIM is very extensive, and the MIM products that penetrate into our lives mainly lie in three fields: electronic products, automobile manufacturing and medical equipment.

    1. Consumer electronics. When it comes to consumer electronics, mobile phones should be familiar products. In addition, smart wearable devices are also a very popular application area. MIM powder injection manufacturers believe that the shape of mobile phone parts is more complicated, and it pays great attention to the feel of use. As the function of the fuselage continues to rise, the parts must be more refined, and the performance must also meet the requirements. Electronics are an important market for MIM parts. Almost all mobile phone manufacturers will purchase MIM products in large quantities, and the micro and multi-function parts of communication are just suitable for the advantages of MIM technology. MIM injection molding can achieve the advantages of lower production cost, higher production efficiency, smaller and lighter parts. Realizing the thinning of components, reducing weight, and improving hand feel are the advantages that mobile phone developers strive to strive for. Mobile phone projects are developed very quickly, and only MIM technology can make so many parts in a short period of time.

    2. Automotive field. MIM powder injection manufacturers believe that the automotive industry is the main user of MIM injection parts, accounting for about 60% of the MIM industry. For example, it is used to manufacture complex parts in engines, transmissions, turbochargers, synchronizer rings, locking mechanisms, shock absorbers, steering systems and automotive electronics.

    3. Medical field. MIM powder injection manufacturers believe that MIM injection molding is also widely used in the medical field. The MIM materials used in the medical field have relatively high requirements, and the unit price of a single MIM injection part is much more expensive than that of industrial MIM parts.

    MIM powder injection manufacturers believe that the MIM process has unique advantages in preparing near-net-shaped parts with complex geometry, uniform structure and excellent performance. It can realize the integrated manufacturing of parts of different materials, and has the characteristics of wide material adaptability, high degree of automation, and high degree of mass production.