MIM comparing with other technologies
Attribute
MIM
PM
Casting
Machining
Density of Theoretical
98%
85%
95 to 99%
100%
Relative Strength
100%
50%
98%
100%
Magnetic Response
100%
70%
95%
98%
Surface Finish
0.8μm / 32 RMS
2μm
3μm
0.2 to 2μm
Wall Thickness
7.5 to 0.1mm
2mm
5mm
2mm
Complexity
high
Low
Medium
High
Design Flexibility
High
Medium
Medium
Low
Production Rate
Med./High Vol.
High Volume
Low Volume
Low Volume
Material Range
High
Medium
Medium
Medium
Mass Range
0.003g to 1kg
0.1g to 10kg
1g up
0.1g up