Contrast for MIM and Traditional Process

  Metal injection molding(MIM) is a kind of "near net shape manufacturing process", used to produce MIM parts and CIM parts. It is a blend of two kinds of traditional process (plastic injection molding and powder metallurgy).

Contrast for MIM and Traditional Process
Item	Metal Injection Mold(MIM）	PM	Precision Casting	Machining Operation	Stamping
Density	98%	86%	98%	100%	100%
Tensile  Strength	High	Low	High	High	High
Surface Finish	High	Medium	Medium	High	High
Small size	High	Medium	Low	Medium	High
Thickness	High	Medium	Medium	Low	High
Complexity Level	High	Low	Medium	High	Low
Design Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium	Medium	Low
Capacity	High	High	Medium	Medium-High	High