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Comparisons of MIM to conventional Metal Forming

 

Parameters

 

P/M

 

Machining

 

Investment Casting

 

Stamping

MIM

Density

85%

100%

98%

100%

95%

Tensile Strength

Medium

High

Medium

High

High

Surface Finish

Medium

High

Medium

High

High

Miniaturization

Medium

Medium

Low

High

High

Thin Wall Capability

Medium

Low

Medium

High

High

Complex Geometry

Low

High

Medium

Low

High

Design Flexibility

Medium

Medium

Medium

Low

High

Material Selection

High

High

Med-High

Medium

Medium

Affordability

High

Low

Medium

High

High