Smiths Metal Centres

They are stronger, tougher, stiffer, have better chemical resistance, and offer significant latitude in electrical and thermal conductivity, magnetic response, wear behavior, and operate to high temperatures. MIM is a synergistic combination of the performance properties associated with inorganic materials and injection molding associated with plastics. The polymeric binder bonds the particles during the shaping process and is extracted as the particles are heated. There is a tremendous strength gain in sintering, to the point that the sintered solid is essentially indistinguishable in strength from wrought metal. Smith Metal Products’ state-of-the-art MIM molding produces simple to complex metal parts fast and eliminates extensive machining. Smith Metal Products now supports customer’s R&D efforts with quick-turn 3D printed prototype MIM-like parts.