Parmatech
Fast MIM
Fast MIM is Parmatech’s accelerated path into Metal Injection Molding — built for programs that need real MIM materials and geometry in hand quickly, without committing to full production tooling investment up front.
Why Fast MIM
- Prototype in MIM materials in as little as 2 weeks
- Low-volume production in 3 months or less
- Reduced investment for low-volume production, compared to Conventional MIM
- Material and manufacturing technology options to meet your needs
Is MIM Right for Your Part?
MIM excels when part usage is large, complexity is high, and part size is small to moderate. As a general guide:
| Characteristic | Minimum | Optimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass | 0.01 g (0.0004 oz) | <50 g (<1.75 oz) | 250 g (8.82 oz) |
| Wall Thickness | 0.125 mm (0.005 in) | 2.03 mm (0.080 in) | 7.62 mm (0.300 in) |
| Annual Usage | 25,000 | >100,000 | Millions |
Why Choose PIM
- Superior density — greater than 98% of theoretical density
- Excellent surface finish — 32 RMS typical, straight out of the sintering furnace
- Near-net-shape processing minimizes secondary machining
- Both metal (MIM) and ceramic (CIM) materials available from the same process
Materials
We work with an extensive range of metal and ceramic materials, and develop custom alloys when your application calls for something beyond our standard offering, including:
- Stainless steels (martensitic, austenitic, ferritic, precipitation-hardening)
- Low-alloy and tool steels
- Soft magnetic alloys
- Controlled-expansion and sealing alloys (Invar® 36, Kovar®)
- Heat-resistant and medical-grade alloys
- Tungsten and tungsten-copper
- Ceramics — alumina, zirconia, and zirconia-toughened alumina
