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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.
Introduction to PIM
To find out more about all the process steps in Powder Injection Moulding (PIM), take a look at our Introduction to Powder Injection Moulding section, where we also present a range of typical applications.
Designing for PIM
If you are considering metal or ceramic injection molding 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 route.
Industry News
MPIF’s PowderMet2011 Conference and Exhibition relocates to San Francisco
The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) has announced that the dates and location of its PowderMet2011 annual conference have been shifted fr... Full story
Höganäs launches unique bicycle motor
Höganäs has launched a new generation of electric motors, especially developed to suit electric bikes and light vehicles. The motor combines lowe... Full story
Federal-Mogul extends its range of Powder Metallurgy materials for bushings and guides
Federal Mogul Corporation is extending its materials range for bushings and guides designed specifically for use at the very high temperatures incr... Full story
New titanium powder plant to be on stream by year end
International Titanium Powder LLC (ITP) of Woodbridge, Illinois, USA, is expected to begin producing commercial quantities of low cost pure and all... Full story
Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) now available at ECN
As of April 1st 2010, the metal injection moulding (MIM) activities that were formerly conducted by Philips Lighting will be carried out by Energy ... Full story
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Special Feature
Powder Metallurgy World Congress 2010, Florence, Italy 10-14 October
The PM2010 World Congress technical programme is set to embrace the full spectrum of powder metallurgy and particulate materials from the powder production stage to final applications.
Of particular interest to the Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) and Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM) industries are the following sessions.
Full abstracts of the presentations (both oral and poster) can be accessed via the following links:
- SESSION 16: PIM Titanium
- SESSION 22: PIM – Materials
- SESSION 28: PIM- Superalloys and Composites
- SESSION 34: Miniaturization – MicroPIM
- SESSION 40: Powder Injection Moulding of Composite Parts
- SESSION 46: PIM – Feedstock Materials
- SESSION 52: PIM - Ceramics
- SESSION 58: PIM – Modelling & Simulation
- Special Interest Seminars: A Global View on Metal Injection Moulding: Case Studies from Asia, Europe & N America
PDF Archive
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.
PIM in Korea: A review of technology development, production and research activities
A Case Study on Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Micro-MIM Products
Influence of Particle Size Distribution and Chemical Composition of the Powder on Final Properties of Inconel 718 Fabricated by Metal Injection Mou...
Design and Manufacture of Gears with a Skin-Core Structure by Metal Co-Injection Moulding
Looking into a MIM furnace: Understanding debinding and sintering using mass spectrometry
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In the Current Issue
In the current issue of PIM International
Parmatech: The MIM industry’s first commercial producer, and still going strong
A full report on our visit to MIM's first commercial producer, and still going strong.
Alternatives to Powder Injection Molding: variants on almost the same theme
We review some of the many variants of the 'core' PIM process that currently exist.
Singapore’s Advanced Materials Technologies celebrates 20 years of MIM excellence
We report on our recent visit to the company that was one of the first MIM producers in Southeast Asia, and which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.
The processing of biomaterials for implant applications by Powder Injection Moulding
A closer look at degradable PIM implants, surface structured PIM products for implant applications, and implants with controlled porosity.
New methodology of resonant inspection applied to Metal Injection Moulded (MIM) parts
An established non-destructive testing method from the PM industry has been adapted to provide MIM producers with an effective in-line system to check 100% of parts for cracks and other flaws.
15 pages of news
The latest from the metal injection molding (MIM) and ceramic injection molding (CIM) industries
Plus the following technical papers...
Sintering process of M2 HSS feedstock reinforced with carbides
Mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of vacuum sintered MIM 316L stainless steel containing delta ferrite
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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.
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