Metal
Injection Molding (MIM) Process (Step 1)
Extremely fine (less than 30 micron) elemental or pre-alloyed metal powders are used to produce
Metal Injection Molding (MIM) parts. As compared to traditional PM powders these powders are an order of magnitude smaller. The powders are hot mixed together with thermoplastic binders to produce a homogeneous feedstock. This mixture is then cooled and finely granulated, and the
resulting feedstock is inventories for production use.
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| Case Study #
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| Component: Biopsy Instrument |
| Challenge:
A medical device manufacturer had a complex biopsy instrument set that consisted of eleven parts made out of plastic. However field results indicated that the plastic set could not meet the strength requirements for the application. Machining the eleven piece set from barstock would render the part too costly to produce.
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| Solution:
A metal injected molded set that would deliver the strength requirements needed and be significantly less than machining thus making it feasible for production. |
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