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Considerations in Metal Injection Molding Manufacturing
Sprue, Runner, and Gate The flow path into the mold cavity consists of a sprue, runner, and gate. The molding machine nozzle seats itself into the sprue bushing of the mold to deliver molten feedstock into the cavity. In mold...
Metal Injection Molding, Steering the Automotive Industry
As innovation drives the narrative in the manufacturing sector, one technology that continues to gather momentum is metal injection molding (MIM). With its ability to efficiently manufacture high-volume, complex metal parts, it’s become a pivotal asset in numerous industries, including the...
What Are MIM’s Advantages over Other Processes
For many years, appliance manufacturers have used powdered metallurgy, plastic molding and precision machining processes in their designs. A comparison reveals several advantages for MIM: MIM parts provide cosmetic appeal and have the necessary strength required by the application. MIM...
How a Medical Device Supply Chain Works
The medical device supply chain is a complex yet essential part of the medical technology industry. In recent years, the medical device market has seen unprecedented growth, with new therapeutic devices emerging to meet consumer demand. The general principles that guide...
Revolutionizing MIM Processes for Motor Fan Blades
Introduction: As technology continues to advance and demand grows, fan blades of motors are playing a vital role in a wide range of industries. To meet the market demand for efficient, reliable, and high-performance fan blades, XY-Global has successfully broken new...
Precision Parts Processing Needs to Follow 4 Principles
In order to ensure the quality of precision parts, the following four principles should be followed in the processing of precision parts: 1, datum first: that is, the first processing datum surface, parts in the mechanical processing process, as the...
High nitrogen steels are steels with a high nitrogen content which have a wide range of applications in micro metal injection moulding (MIM). The following are some important points regarding the use of high nitrogen steels in MIM: 1. Strength...
Material Selection and Application in Metal Powder Metallurgy
Introduction: Metal powder metallurgy is used in a wide range of applications as an advanced processing technology. In the process of metal powder metallurgy, the selection of the right metal powder material is essential to achieve a specific requirement. This...
Four Processes for Making Metal Powder
Making Metal Powder The first step in the overall powder metallurgy (PM) process is making metal powders. There are four main processes used in powder production: solid-state reduction, atomization, electrolysis, and chemical. Solid-State Reduction In solid-state reduction, selected ore is...