Metal metal injection molding

Thanks to the Zimmer Group's metal injection molding process, there are no limits to the production of sophisticated workpieces. Complex shaped series components made of metal often involve a multi-layered production process. The MIM process counteracts this and enables the production of metal parts in almost any shape using injection molding, combining the geometric freedom of plastic injection molding with the strength and wear properties of metals. As a result, MIM technology offers you a host of appealing advantages: Cost-effective series production of metallic workpieces Entirely new level of freedom for designing parts Combines the advantages of injection molding technology with the outstanding strength and wear characteristics of metals Series production of smaller components with weights from 0.3 g to 150 g Complex components with a wall thickness down to 0.2 mm Ability to implement small and large holes, inner and outer threading, cross holes, undercuts and gear teeth Full utilization of the strength properties of the material being used Mechanical strength of workpieces equal to conventional manufacturing processes Surface treatment using frictional grinding, mirror polishing, sandblasting, passivation, electropolishing or etching Coating using burnishing or plating with chrome, copper, nickel, silver or gold Avoids production costs and the use of expensive assembly and connection techniques Significantly lower costs for complex components 25% to 65% less expensive than conventional production processes