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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
BASF to host webinar on Metal Injection Molding
BASF, manufacturer of the Catamold® feedstock system for Metal Injection Molding (MIM), is hosting a webinar focused on the application of MIM for... Full story
Malvern’s new telephoto lens pushes the limits of real-time particle size measurement
The introduction of a new telephoto lens for Insitec laser diffraction process systems from Malvern Instruments enables the on-line measurement of ... Full story
International conference to focus on the powder processing of titanium
Five materials societies including The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS), Japan Association of Powder and Powder Metallurgy (JSPM), Tita... 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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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.
FloMet: A North American MIM pioneer continues to expand the possibilities of MIM technology
Mixing titanium MIM feedstock: Homogeneity, debinding and handling strength
3D visualisation of flow patterns in injection moulded ceramic green parts
Contribution to the development of 18 carat gold alloy shaped by MIM
Metal Injection Moulding in Taiwan: Electronics sector continues to support rapid industry growth
To view all articles and technical papers in our PDF store, or search content by keyword, click here
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In the Current Issue
In the current 80 page issue of PIM International
A review of the current status of MicroPIM: Part 2, Screw injection units, simulation and process variants
In this, the second of a two part report, Dr Volker Piotter continues his review of the current status of MicroPIM technology.
Innovations in screw injection units, the simulation of MicroPIM, the various technologies available to enable multi-component MicroPIM, and sinter joining are featured.
Plus the following articles and reports:
- ITB Precisietechniek: MIM titanium drives growth at Dutch producer
- Raymor AP&C: Leading the way with plasma atomised Ti spherical powders for MIM
- MIM at Euro PM2011 Part 1: The competition between Metal Injection Moulding and Investment Casting
- MIM at Euro PM2011 Part 2: Metal Injection Moulding of applied functional materials
- MIM at Euro PM2011 Part 3: Biomedical applications
Technical Papers...
- Micro-Powder Injection Molding of Barium Titanate
- The effect of backbone polymer on phase transformation temperatures and pseudo-elasticity of MIM NiTi alloy using a water soluble binder system
- Metal Injection Moulding of W-10%Cu material with ultra fine composite powder
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.
