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.