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Metal Injection Molding Parts and Components for Industry



Metal Injection Molding Parts and Components for Industry

Micro-MIM Metal offers our customers a new dimension in shape complexity and component performance by utilizing Metal Injection Molding (MIM).  Metal Injection Molding can economically produce complex shapes beyond the capability of conventional Powdered Metallurgy.
Metal Injection Molding is capable of making parts with features such as OD/ID threads and undercuts without the need for secondary machining. In addition, the fine particle size used in Metal Injection Molding feedstock allows for sintered densities that are close to  theoretical density vs. the 80 ~ 90% density achievable through conventional press/sinter. The combination of fine grain size and high density gives MIM components properties matching those of their wrought counter parts.


Metal Injection Molded Parts/Components Manufactured:

Precision, High-Performance components for structural, magnetic and electronic applications that require a high degree of complexity and near full theoretical density.

Markets Served:

Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, Business Machine, Computer Components, Hardware, Sporting and Consumer Goods

Metal Injection Molding Materials:

Stainless Steel: 304L, 316L, 17-4 PH, 15-5 PH, 420, 430, 440
Superalloys: Inconel, Hastelloy, Co-based Low Alloy Steels, 
      2-8% Ni (4600, 4650)
 Magnetic Alloys: 2-6% Si-Fe, 50% Ni-Fe, 50% Co-Fe
Controlled Expansion Alloys: Fe-36Ni (Invar), F-15 (Kovar)
Electrical Materials: Pure Copper, Beryllium-Copper, Brass
Tool Steels: AISI M2, M3/2, M4, T15, M42, D2
Heavy Alloys: Tungsten-Copper, W-Fe-Ni, Molybdenum-Copper, 
     Custom compostions to suit customer specifications

Benefits of Metal Injection Molding

96-98% of Theoretical Density


Excellent Mechanical Properties


Avoids Costly Secondary Operations


Excellent Surface Finishes


Capable of Extreme 3-D Geometries


Holds Tight Tolerances


Extremely Thin Wall Section Capabilities

Micro-MIM Metal sets itself apart from our competition through service, innovation, and knowledge and offer:

 Material expertise with experienced metallurgists and injection molding specialists directing 

     development and production. 

  State-of-the-Art equipment for high precision, complex components. 

  Wide selection of materials from the usual structural, stainless, and soft magnetic steels; 

     to the exotic tool steels, Invar, Kovar, and high conductivity copper. 

     to the exotic tool steels, Invar, Kovar, and high conductivity copper. 

  A culture dedicated to quality and complete customer satisfaction.