An overview of the Metal Injection Moulding process
WEB1: Preparing the feedstock. The primary raw materials Metal Injection Molding are metal powders and a thermoplastic binder. The binder is only an intermediate processing aid and must be removed from the products after injection moulding. The properties of the powder determine the final properties of the Metal Injection Molded product.
Indo-MIM: Metal Injection Moulding report
WEBMar 11, 2016 · Despite many early challenges the company prospered and grew to become one of the world’s largest MIM operations. Fig. 1 Indo-MIM employees with Krishna Chivukula Sr., centre left, and Krishna Chivukula Jr, centre right, in an injection moulding hall at Indo-MIM. The sheer size of Indo-MIM is impressive. Hoskote and …
Nabertherm guide highlights furnaces for MIM applications
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Nabertherm GmbH, headquartered in Lilienthal, Germany, has published a guide outlining the debinding and sintering stages in the Metal Injection Moulding process, along with the furnace technology it now offers to meet these needs.
Indo-MIM acquires CMG Technologies to expand presence in UK …
WEBJul 18, 2023 · The acquisition of CMG looks to further expand Indo-MIM’s penetration of European defence, medical and consumer markets by providing on-shore manufacturing supported by a robust overseas supply chain that encompasses all key aspects of the MIM process. It also aims to bolster Indo-MIM’s current manufacturing presence in …
Metal Injection Molding: PIM International, the industry magazine
WEBElnik: Relocation and expansion as a leading MIM furnace maker prepares for the rise of sinter-based Additive Manufacturing. Part of the machine shop cell inside Elnik’s new HQ (Courtesy Elnik Systems) Vacuum debinding and sintering furnaces from Elnik Systems LLC are a common sight in Metal Injection Moulding plants throughout Europe and the ...
Standard 35, Materials Standards for Metal Injection Molded …
WEBAug 1, 2007 · The 2007 edition features new and revised information on: Alphabetical index: listing and guide to material systems and designation codes used in MPIF Standard 35. Standard 35 is available in printed format, on CD or as a PDF for $35 (APMI Member $30, MPIF Member $25). ISBN-13: 978-0-9762057-9-1 ISBN-10: 0-9762057-9-3.
Titanium Binder Jetting success after Tekna and TriTech …
WEBJun 8, 2023 · Tekna supplies TriTech with titanium powder that meets both aerospace AS9100 and medical ISO 13485 standards. Tekna’s titanium powder, designed to achieve exceptional part quality and mechanical properties, is expected to enable TriTech achieve the full potential of Binder Jetting, providing clients with customised, lightweight, and high-strength titanium parts that surpass traditional ...
Miba joins ColdMetalFusion Alliance - Powder Injection Moulding ...
WEBOct 13, 2022 · The Miba Sinter Division of the Miba Group, Laakirchen, Austria, has announced its decision to join the ColdMetalFusion Alliance, due to a shared interest in elevating sinter-based Additive Manufacturing to a more flexible, robust alternative to conventional manufacturing. Miba has installed a dedicated Cold Metal Fusion Additive Manufacturing ...
Apple gives Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) a boost with its new ...
WEBNov 7, 2012 · 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 ...
Binders and binder removal techniques in Metal Injection Molding
WEBAllow removal of the main binder constituent in a reasonably short and environmentally friendly process. Still provide enough strength after debinding by means of the ‘backbone binder’. Be supplied in a regular granular form that can easily be fed into an injection moulding machine. Have consistent, uniform properties from batch to batch.