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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
MIM pavilion set to debut at PM China 2013
PM CHINA 2013, the 2013 China (Shanghai) International Power Metallurgy Exhibition & Conference, takes place from April 26-28 at the Shanghai E... Full story
2013 International Symposium of MIM at the PM China Expo: Programme published
A booth at the 2012 PM Expo, Shanghai
The programme has been published for the 2... Full story
Brazil’s Forjas Taurus SA consolidates MIM operations and looks to the global market for growth
Brazil’s Forjas Taurus S.A., which acquired MIM producer Steelinject Injeção de Aços Ltda from the Lupatech Group at the end of 2011, repo... Full story
Xiamen Honglu Tungsten Molybdenum Industry broadens MIM production
Xiamen Honglu Tungsten Molybdenum Industry Ltd, in Xiamen, China, reported at its PM2012 exhibit in Yokohama that it has significan... Full story
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Special Features
Apple gives Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) a boost with its new Lightning connector
Apple’s new Lightning connector system, featured on the recently launched iPhone 5 and iPad mini, has given the international Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) industry a substantial boost thanks to its use of this advanced manufacturing process.
The use of MIM in the Lightning connector has resulted in a surge in demand for MIM grade powders and a drive to install additional component manufacturing capacity.
It is understood that production is being met by primary Apple suppliers in Taiwan, some of whom have large MIM operations in China. Additional manufacturers in China are also reported to be engaged to help meet capacity.
Industry sources state that Apple has specified a single MIM feedstock supplier for the production of the Lightning dock components, a move that can be seen as a way of ensuring feedstock quality and consistency when using a number of different component manufacturers. More....
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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.
Carbon removal as a crucial parameter in the Powder Injection Moulding of aluminium alloys
Philips Lighting: The evolution of PIM HID lighting components and the potential for transparent alumina products
PM2012 World Congress: Special Interest Seminar reveals strong global growth for PIM, with Asia leading the way
Titanium MIM at Euro PM2012: Commercial considerations, materials, processing and applications
PM2012 World Congress: PIM focuses on novel and new materials for advanced applications
Advances in the Metal Injection Moulding of Mg-Ca alloys for biomedical applications
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In the Current Issue
In the March 2013 issue of PIM International
PIM: Statistical trends and forward forecasts for the industry
The PIM industry has come a long way since the early 1980s, when sales reports were first published.
In this exclusive report for PIM International, Prof Randall German presents a statistical review of industry trends, including both metal and ceramic injection moulding, and considers what the future prospects are for an industry that serves a diverse range of end-user markets and has evolved to have such striking regional variations.
Plus the following articles and extended news reports:
- Polymer Technologies Inc. looks to the aerospace industry for new PIM applications
- The processing and properties of Metal Injection Moulded Superalloys
- New atomisation technology produces fine amorphous metal powders
- New method for cost effective classification of ultrafine 316L stainless steel powders
Technical Papers...
- Moulding equipment for the processing of coarse powders by Metal Injection Moulding
- Processing of a low modulus Ti-Nb biomaterial by Metal Injection Moulding (MIM)
- Development of the Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis (USP) process for nanopowder production
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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.
