Basic MIM Design Guide

As a leader in metal injection molding for the last 20 years, we know a thing or two about the design process. Our quick guide walks you through design recommendations, typical attributes and material properties. Still stumped? Let our experts take a closer look. Call us at 814.342.5898.

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We know how hard it is to manufacture components that meet print and are cost-effective. Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology is complex. It is highly engineered and there is a science to it. Our proven MIM technology platform helps our customers to get their components to market faster and on budget. (read more)

Maximize your investment by testing and qualifying your parts in real MIM alloys. Ideal for low volume and initial product validation, ProtoMIM® acts as a bridge tool while your production tool is in design and build.

This rapid prototype option is especially useful during the early stages of validation and when volumes are less than 1,000 parts. Since there is no initial tool... (read more)

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• No Tooling
• Metal Components in 10 Days
• High Density Functional Prototypes
• Perfect for Design Testing
• Meets MPIF Standard 35 for 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

The automotive supply chain is as broad as it is demanding, especially for tier two and tier three component providers. The constituents that go into truck and automobile construction range from plastic or rubber polymers to high strength steel and aluminum. Even composite materials are gaining a foot hold as EV’s require lighter high strength materials. Other than aircraft buildin... (read more)

MIM in Space: Satellites require high-precision components for their various subsystems, including propulsion, communication, and navigation systems. MIM is an ideal process for manufacturing these components, as it offers the capability to create intricate parts using materials like high-strength stainless steel and specialized magnetic alloys. The precision and repeatability of the MIM... (read more)

MIM is used to produce various types of load-bearing orthopedic implants, such as spinal fusion devices, joint replacements, and trauma fixation plates. These components often require complex geometries and high-strength materials, like titanium and stainless steel, to provide the necessary structural support and longevity. MIM allows for the cost-effective production of these intricate... (read more)

BINDER JET 3D METAL PRINTING (read more)

PROTOTYPE MIM COMPONENTS WITH PRINTALLOY®

Printalloy® is your fastest and lowest cost way to acquire prototype metal components. Printalloy® uses binder jet metal 3D printing technology to form complex metal components using powdered metal designed for Metal Injection Molding. (read more)

From Concept to Creation: How 3D Metal Printing is Advancing Metal Injection Molding (read more)

Metal Injection Molding and 3D Metal Printing offer a sustainable, scalable solution for medical device manufacturing:
3D metal printing and rapid MIM Prototyping can be used for testing during initial product validation, allowing OEMs to reap minimized costs and realized efficiencies. Manufacturing prototype components in under 10 days, 3D metal powder printing doesn’t requir... (read more)

Transform your part production with MIM solutions for complex designs giving you superior strength, high performance and cost-effective manufacturing. (read more)

Transform your part production with MIM solutions for complex designs giving you superior strength, high performance and cost-effective manufacturing. (read more)

Automotive engineers need a reliable domestic supplier for their small and complex metal parts. Our metal injection molding technology platform offers material flexibility, rapid prototyping, and full-scale MIM production.

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We know how hard it is to manufacture components that meet print and are cost-effective. Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology is complex. It is highly engineered and there is a science to it. Our proven MIM technology platform helps our customers to get their components to market faster and on budget. (read more)

Can’t Spare a Square

(2013 Seinfeld Episode)

Back in 2014, Tom Peters profoundly stated “But when you go to war, you need to have both toilet paper and bullets, at the right place at the right time” – little did he realize how apropos that statement would be during the 2020 pandemic (gun and toilet paper sales at a record). Certainly, as we look back... (read more)

Technical part challenges?

Tackle intricate automotive part production challenges head-on. Our MIM technology conquers precision part hurdles, delivering high-quality solutions for complex components. (read more)

MIM has been instrumental in the development of minimally invasive medical devices, such as endoscopic tools and catheter components. The process enables the fabrication of small, intricate components with excellent dimensional accuracy, which is critical for the functionality and performance of these devices. This has led to the advancement of minimally invasive procedures, reducing pat... (read more)

Yes, MIM titanium alloys and ASTM F2886 (Co-Cr) alloys are known to be implantable. If wrought stainless steel is used in implantable applications, 316L stainless steel can be substituted.

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APP has developed a 3-D metal powder printing technology and is able to produce low cost metal components that meet the metallurgical properties of MPIF Standard 35 for metal injection molding. We can successfully manufacture 100s of components in less than 48 hours. Our focus to date has been to determine the machine parameters to produce different geometries and to evaluate the metallu... (read more)

Analysts have recently forecasted the Metal Injection Molding market to double in size by 2028. One of the key factors primarily driving the metal injection molding market growth is the widespread product adoption in the automotive sector for producing precise, lightweight, and high-quality motorized parts in large quantity. These components are further used to manufacture various vehicu... (read more)

APP's Technology Platform provides options for engineers designing for Metal Injection Molding. From rapid prototyping to full scale production, a engineers can leverage our technology based on their budget and project timeline. Want to learn more? Visit 4-APP.com and speak with an expert. (read more)

Innovations in the life science industry demand smaller and more complex components. Metal injection molding (MIM) gives medical OEMs unparalleled design freedom combined with long-term cost benefits, allowing them to create the highest possible performing end-products and improve ultimate value. APP’s MIM technology platform is the ideal solution for cutting-edge surgical, dental,... (read more)

Our ProtoMIM® technology is ideal for low volume and initial product validation. ProtoMIM® acts as a bridge tool to test and qualify your parts in real MIM alloys while your production tool is in design and build.

Why ProtoMIM^®?

• Save money with reduced design risks
• Explore various materials from the same tool
• Increase sp...

Metal 3D Printing for the Medical Device Industry—A Medtech Makers Q&A

When 3D printing is mentioned, it is probably most often associated with plastic. While polymers do represent the bulk of the materials used with this fabrication process, metals are quickly becoming a preferred option for a number of applications. Within the medical technology space, metals are being... (read more)

From Concept to Creation: How 3D Metal Printing is Advancing Metal Injection Molding

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When it comes to designing new and complex metal parts, 3D metal printing is the fastest and lowest cost way to prototype your concept. At Advanced Powder Products, our 3D metal printing, known as PrintAlloy, uses Binder Jet 3D Metal Printing technology to form complex metal... (read more)

With the rapid rise in use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve problems and offer technical advice on subjects, the engineers at Advanced Powder Products wanted to judge the accuracy of responses pertaining to Metal Injection Molding (MIM). Using the most popular AI platform, ChatGPT, the team at APP asked a series of basic MIM questions. The results are outlined below:

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Originally designed for stamping, but the complex geometry was too much of a challenge, the powder metallurgy (PM) metal injection molding (MIM) process was selected for this one-piece firearm slide release. Leading MIM Manufacturer Advanced Powder Products' engineers tackled this challenge and developed a successful plan of design and execution. The air quenched and tempered S7 tool ste... (read more)

ProtoMIM® is the quickest, most economical method to produce real MIM parts. Unlike traditional metal injection molding, ProtoMIM® is a rapid prototype that acts as a bridge which is often used for early stages of validation. Once confident, your design is released to tool build and components are delivered with in 3-6 weeks. (read more)

Metal Injection Molding Offers a Sustainable, Scalable Solution for Medical Device Manufacturing (read more)

Binder Jet 3D Metal Printing Accelerates MIM Product Development (read more)

Learn how you can get Metal Injection Molded (MIM) Components in 3 to 6 weeks

ProtoMIM®

Metal Injection Molded (MIM) components in 3-6 weeks. Ideal for prototype and initial product validation, ProtoMIM® is a bridge
tool designed to test and qualify production representative components in real MIM materials.

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MicroMIM Simplifies Life Science's Smallest Components

Today’s product designs for medical equipment require smaller and smaller components that are extremely durable and meet rigorous tolerance specs. Minimally invasive components deliver huge patient care advantages by shrinking the size of devices ranging from minimally invasive biopsy cutters to catheters. As adva... (read more)

The Metal Injection Molding (MIM) process can produce a wide variety of structural materials that are common in military, medical, automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications. Metal injection molding's raw material is called feedstock. Feedstock is a mixture of powder metal and polymer specifically blended to create different metal parts. (read more)

We know how hard it is to manufacture components that meet print and are cost-effective. Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology is complex. It is highly engineered and there is a science to it. (read more)

Our Molding Design Guide highlights how our team uses geometry and tooling design to create accurate, cost-effective parts for many applications (read more)

Learn how to get metal components that have MIM metallurgical properties in 5-10 days

Metal Injection Molded (MIM) components in 3-6 weeks. Ideal for prototype and initial product validation, ProtoMIM® is a bridge tool designed to test and qualify production representative components in real MIM materials.

Learn More (read more)

Engineers need a reliable domestic supplier for their small and complex metal parts. Our metal injection molding technology platform offers material flexibility, rapid prototyping, and full-scale MIM production.

Learn More (read more)

Automotive engineers need a reliable domestic supplier for their small and complex metal parts. Our metal injection molding technology platform offers material flexibility, rapid prototyping, and full-scale MIM production.

Learn More (read more)

How MIM Compares to Screw/Swiss Machining:

The well-known and familiar efficiencies of screw machining warrant a separate category, because they offer a significant comparison point to MIM. Many times, applications are presented that quite frankly are best suited for screw machining within specific parameters, which we will outline. One major advantage screw machining has a... (read more)

Medical device manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to innovate to provide life-saving solutions to compete in a global marketplace. As pressures constantly drive the need for innovation, the primary tendency is to focus on innovating the product and less so on innovating the methods in which the product is made. Metal injection molding has garnered significant momentum over the... (read more)

Printalloy^® is your fastest and lowest cost way to acquire metal components that meet the MPIF standard 35 properties. Since this method does not require tooling, your lead time to real MIM parts is reduced allowing them to hit the market faster than the competition.

Why Printalloy^®?

• No tooling
• Perfect for testing a...

Printalloy® is your fastest and lowest cost way to acquire metal components that meet the MPIF standard 35 properties. (read more)

Maximize your investment by testing and qualifying your parts in real MIM alloys. Ideal for low volume and initial product validation, ProtoMIM® acts as a bridge tool while your production tool is in design and build.

This rapid prototype option is especially useful during the early stages of validation and when volumes are less than 1,000 parts. Since there is no initial tool... (read more)

In the world of metal manufacturing, several processes stand out more than others in terms of acceptance and popularity. Machining, stamping, forging, and casting have long been the prominent forms of manufacturing since the inception of the industrial age. However, in recent years other forms of manufacturing are challenging the dominance of these existing techniques. 3D printing and me... (read more)

THE 10 MOST COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT MIM - ASKED AND ANSWERED

1. How does MIM compare to other manufacturing techniques?

Metal Injection Molding is inherently positioned to manufacture high-volume complex metal components net shape that fits in the palm of your hand. MIM is available for many common alloys as well as unique alloys developed for specific applications. F... (read more)

MIM design is similar to plastic molding design; this is due to the similarities in the molding process. Fortunately, the MIM process provides a level of design freedom that is unmatched by other metal manufacturing processes. MIM offers the ability to create overhangs, undercuts, threads, and other complex geometries. At APP, application engineers and Ph. D. Metallurgists are on standby... (read more)

Maximize your investment by testing and qualifying your parts in real MIM alloys. Ideal for low volume and initial product validation, ProtoMIM® acts as a bridge tool while your production tool is in design and build.

This rapid prototype option is especially useful during the early stages of validation and when volumes are less than 1,000 parts. Since there is no initial tool... (read more)