Metal Injection Molding (MIM)

MIM parts – innovative and with highest precision

Metal powder injection molding offers a diverse selection of shaping options and is used wherever multi-layer component geometries are required. Moreover, a wide range of materials can be accessed.

Small to smallest precision parts with a high geometric complexity can be economically mass-produced with metal injection molding (MIM) due to the low error rate. The metal parts produced are characterized by high accuracy and an optimal surface quality. Therefore, MIM components do not require post-processing.

Materials that are particularly difficult to machine, such as titanium alloys or stainless steel, can be used productively with MIM, since there are no assembly and joining steps. Threads, bores, logos or other inscriptions can also be precisely worked into the component. However, since the metal powder injection molding is tool-bound, the tool costs must be amortized over the number of pieces.

As an experienced MIM manufacturer, we can ideally assist you in planning your MIM component.

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Advantages of MIM

  • great geometric design freedom
  • production of complex parts
  • internal & external threads can already be formed during casting
  • high dimensional accuracy
  • unique level of detail
  • first-class surface quality
  • good dimensional tolerances of +/- 0.5%
  • better adhesion of anti-corrosion treatments
  • relative density of 95-98%
  • less complex processing
  • low manufacturing costs
  • economical even with medium quantities

The MIM process at Richter Formteile

We continually provide information on the most important key data of the metal injection molding process in our company: specifications, materials as well as testing options and possible surface treatments.

standard weight:

0.001 - 0.150 kg

production:

Asia

certified acc. to:

DIN ISO 9001, 14001, TS 16949

tolerances:

approx. +/- 0.3% of the nominal size

surfaces:

Ra 3.2

materials:

steel, stainless steel, hard metal and copper

post-processing:

own CNC processing centers, heat treatments according to customer specifications

MIM Material

Here you can discover all the materials that can be used in the MIM manufacturing process. The tables show the specifications of the materials used in MIM technology.

Processing, finishing or testing of components

Our customers can use us as an extended workbench and access a wide range of services.

Testing options for MIM parts

  • 3D laser or measuring probe
  • chemical analysis
  • fluxing
  • impact strength
  • tensile strengths
  • ultrasound
  • x-Ray
  • yield point
  • according to customer requirements

Surface treatments of MIM products

  • anodizing
  • CED coating
  • electropolishing
  • galvanizing (chrome-6 free)
  • glass or sand bead blasting
  • painting
  • passivation
  • powder coating
  • prime
  • radiation
  • vibratory finishing
  • others according to customer requirements

Contact

Our contact persons have the answer. In a joint discussion, we clarify all relevant points in order to get you to your individual moulded part as quickly as possible.

expert advice

in each casting and forging process

no risk

through conformity with drawings and ISO-certifications

optimal resource planning

through our international production network

secure processing

as a German legal partner

just in time delivery

ex warehouse Leonberg nearby Stuttgart in Germany

high process competence

through over 40 years of experience

maximum economy

through optimal resource planning

pre-financing

and storage of the complete annual requirement

All about MIM

How are MIM components manufactured? What is the background of the MIM process? We would be happy to give you a comprehensive overview.

MIM Procedure

The MIM process makes it possible to produce the smallest and most complex moulded parts. Discover the background of the process at Richter Formteile.