Nominal Dimension [mm] |
Tolerance +/-
[mm] |
< 3 |
0,05 |
3 - 6 |
0,06 |
6 - 15 |
0,075 |
15 - 30 |
0,15 |
30 - 60 |
0,25 |
> 60 |
+/-0,5% * |
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Straightness Parallelity
Levelness |
0,5% of the
longest dimension |
Angle |
+/- 0° 30’ |
Radii |
+/- 0,3 mm |
Surface roughness |
Rz 8-12 |
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MIM components can range in size from 0.1 grams to over 150 grams in weight. Mold construction may consist of either single or multiple cavities depending upon the estimated annual volume.
Parameters |
PIM/MIM |
Power Metallurgy |
Casting |
Machining |
Stamping |
Density |
98% |
86% |
98% |
100% |
100% |
Tensile Strength |
High |
Low |
High |
High |
High |
Surface Finish |
High |
Medium |
Medium |
High |
High |
Miniaturization |
High |
Medium |
Low |
Medium |
High |
Thin Wall Capability |
High |
Medium |
Medium |
Low |
High |
Complexity |
High |
Low |
Medium |
High |
Low |
Design Flexibility |
High |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Low |
Production Quantity |
High |
High |
Medium |
Med-High |
High |
Range of Materials |
High |
High |
Med-High |
High |
Medium |
Affordability |
High |
High |
High |
High |
High |
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