When to use MIM
MIM is not a panacea to other manufacturing methods, but it does offer an alternative manufacturing route which can offer a solution for parts that in the past have either been very difficult or too costly to produce.
MIM is most effective for small, complex components in annual volumes of 1000 or more (although if the part is particularly complex and expensive MIM could still be cost effective for volumes of 500 or more).
It can also be very beneficial when two or more parts are produced separately and then assembled at the final stage. MIM can offer the opportunity to amalgamate these parts into one component reducing failure risks and yield losses caused by the assembly, furthermore it eliminates an expensive secondary operation.
MIM parts can also have text, logos or batch codes moulded into the part. If the part were to be produced via an alternative method the cost of etching this detail into the component would need to be covered, however, with MIM it becomes a free operation.
To enable our customers to maximise the cost savings and design potential that is achievable with our MIM process we offer support and design advise on any current and new projects.
MIM is most effective for small, complex components in annual volumes of 1000 or more (although if the part is particularly complex and expensive MIM could still be cost effective for volumes of 500 or more).
It can also be very beneficial when two or more parts are produced separately and then assembled at the final stage. MIM can offer the opportunity to amalgamate these parts into one component reducing failure risks and yield losses caused by the assembly, furthermore it eliminates an expensive secondary operation.
MIM parts can also have text, logos or batch codes moulded into the part. If the part were to be produced via an alternative method the cost of etching this detail into the component would need to be covered, however, with MIM it becomes a free operation.
To enable our customers to maximise the cost savings and design potential that is achievable with our MIM process we offer support and design advise on any current and new projects.
