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What is Powder Injection Moulding?
Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) & Ceramic Injection Moulding (CIM): An introduction
Powder Injection Molding (PIM), which encompasses Metal Injection Molding (MIM) and Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM), is a net-shape process for the manufacturing of high volume high precision components for use in a diverse range of industries.
MIM and CIM parts can now be found in all areas of life, from our cars and trucks to watches, dental braces, mobile phones, IT equipment, DIY tools and much much more.
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Introduction to Metal Injection Molding
To find out more about all the process steps in Metal Injection Molding (MIM), take a look at our Introduction to MIM section, where we also present a range of typical applications.
Plus, don't miss our free design guidelines for MIM, available on this site.
Industry News
Special PIM seminar to be held at Arburg's Czech subsidiary
On 30 November, PIM specialists and parties interested in the injection moulding of metal and ceramic powders will meet at Arburg's Czech subsidiar... Full story
ARC Wireless to acquire AFT and Quadrant Metals Technologies, aims to become a world leader in Metal Injection Molding
The board of directors of ARC Wireless Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQCM: ARCW) (ARC) has announced the signing of definitive agreements to purchase Advanc... Full story
Programme published for MIM2012, the International Conference on Injection Molding of Metals, Ceramics, and Carbides
The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) has announced the publication of the conference programme for the MIM2012 International Conference on... Full story
Epson Atmix to triple its fine powder production capacity with new plant
Seiko Epson Corporation (“Epson,” TSE: 6724) has announced that Group company Epson Atmix Corporation, a world leader in the manufactur... Full story
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Special Features
Better durability and more efficiency: PLANSEE molybdenum components for MIM
In MIM sintering furnaces materials face extreme thermal and mechanical loading in a harsh environment. With its special properties molybdenum is the ideal material for these demanding conditions.
Molybdenum permits operation temperatures up to 1800 °C / 3272°F and is suitable for vacuum, nitrogen, hydrogen, argon or mixtures of these atmospheres. Compared to ceramics, molybdenum has a very low heat capacity and thermal expansion. As a result the material can be heated and cooled very fast with low energy demand and without cracking or distortion due to thermal shock. Carbon contamination from graphite components is avoided..... View full feature
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NEW: Powder Metallurgy: A Global Market Review
A new market report, Powder Metallurgy – A Global Market Review, presents a detailed analysis of the current status of the global Powder Metallurgy (PM) industry. The report’s author, Bernard Williams, formerly Executive Director of the European Powde Click for more...
Articles & Technical Papers from PIM International magazine
Our PDF Store offers immediate access to all articles, reports and technical papers published in past issues of Powder Injection Moulding International.
Below is a small selection of recent material now available for download.
A review of the current status of MicroPIM
Sandvik Osprey: Expanding fine powder production to meet customer demand
ITB Precisietechniek: MIM titanium drives growth at Dutch MIM producer
Raymor AP&C: Leading the way with plasma atomised Ti spherical powders for MIM
MIM at PowderMet 2011, San Francisco, USA
MIM at Euro PM2011, Barcelona, Spain
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In the Current Issue
In the current 80 page issue of PIM International
Understanding defects in Powder Injection Moulding: Causes and corrective actions
Over the past 30 years PIM has experienced tremendous growth on the back of the technology’s ability to deliver complex high-volume, high-performance net-shape metal and ceramic components at lower costs than alternative processes. As with all technologies, however, problems can and do arise.
Professor Randall German reviews the causes of a number of defects experienced during more than two decades of troubleshooting in PIM, along with the necessary corrective actions.
Plus the following articles and reports:
- Formatec Ceramics: Innovation helps producer of CIM products for luxury applications expand into new markets
- Titanium Powder Injection Moulding (Ti-PIM): Australian conference reviews developments
- Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) of PIM parts: Material properties and increased productivity
Technical Papers...
- Injection moulding simulation: New developments offer rewards for the PIM industry
- Fabrication of titanium implants with a gradient in porosity by 2-Component-MIM
- Feedstock development for Powder Injection Moulding of Zirconium Silicate
Designing for MIM
Metal and ceramic injection moulding: A guide for designers and end-users
If you are considering MIM or CIM for the production of your components, take a look at our guidelines that end-users need to consider when looking to use the powder injection moulding (PIM) route for the production of components.
As this free-to-access online feature clearly demonstrates, the greater the understanding of the MIM process that a designer has, the greater the chances of successful adoption of MIM technology.
