Construction criterion

As the MIM process fundamentally opens new possibilities for the construction of metallic small parts, it is imperative that MIM is included in the considerations already at the initial phase of the development. The more consequently a part is developed of the MIM process, the greater the functional and economic advantages of the end product will be.

Principally., the same guidelines apply to the design of MIM parts as that of plastic moulded parts. This means that thick cross-sections may have a negative effect on the dimensional accuracy, even when using the MIM process. The parts have to be designed in such a way that they can be de-moulded with slides or cores etc. Naturally, the less complicated the mould tool in, the more economical it is to build.