Metal injection molding is best suited to small, complex parts that benefit from near-net-shape production. Uniform wall thickness, gradual transitions, realistic tolerances, and early gate planning help reduce distortion and tooling revisions.
Design for sintering
The molded part shrinks during debinding and sintering. The tooling strategy must account for that shrinkage while protecting features that affect assembly and performance.
Confirm the production case
Review alloy, annual volume, part mass, secondary operations, cosmetic surfaces, and inspection requirements before committing to tooling.
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