MIM Materials & Applications

Precision Tech's MIM process supports low alloy steels, stainless steels (316L, 17-4PH, 420, 440C), tool steels, nickel-based alloys, tungsten heavy alloys (min density 16.5 g/cm³), cemented carbides, titanium alloys, magnetic materials, and copper alloys, achieving high density and precision for automotive, medical, aerospace, and consumer applications.

Precision Tech has a wide range of standard materials

Our engineers work closely with customers to develop new materials for special high-volume applications. (Low alloy steels, stainless steels, tool steels, nickel-based alloys, tungsten alloys, cemented carbides, titanium alloys, magnetic materials, copper alloys, high-speed steels, etc.).

Fe-2Ni,Fe-8Ni 310	High strength with enhanced surface performance post-heat treatment.
	Applications: Structural components in automotive and machinery industries.
4605, 4140 42CrMo4	Tempered steel for high strength and toughness requirements.
	Applications: Machinery, tools, automotive manufacturing, aerospace.
316L, 17-4PH, 420, 440C	Austenitic stainless steel components with superior corrosion resistance.
	Applications:Door/window hinges, medical technology, aerospace, jewelry, and consumer goods.
WC-Co	High-density and wear-resistant.
	Applications: Cutting tools, watchmaking instruments.
Al 2O3, ZrO2, SiO2 IT	Heat-resistant for extreme environments.
	Applications: Automotive hinges, electronics, daily-use products, timepieces.
W-Ni-Fe, W-Ni-Cu, W-Cu	Heavy alloys classified into tungsten-nickel-copper and tungsten-nickel-iron systems (minimum density: 16.5 g/cm³) Applications:Communications, consumer goods.
Ti, Ti-6Al-4V	Critical structural metal with high strength, corrosion resistance, and heat resistance
	Applications: Medical, aerospace, and engine components.
Fe50Ni,Fe-Si	Magnetic materials exhibiting magnetism under external fields.
	Applications: Industry, electronics, medical fields.
High-speed steel M2 D2	High-Speed Steel (HSS) is a tool steel with exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and heat resistance.
	Applications:Turbine blades for aircraft engines, high-pressure bearings, high-temperature bearings, and sealing components in aerospace.

Applicable materials

MIM technology is applicable to a wide range of materials, including low alloy steel, stainless steel, tool steel, nickel-based alloy, tungsten alloy, cemented carbide, titanium alloy, magnetic materials, Kovar alloy, etc.

Common PIM materials and their application fields:

Material classification	Material brand	Application field
Iron-based alloy	Fe-2Ni,Fe-8Ni310	Various structural parts in automobile, machinery and other industries
Stainless steel	316L,17-4PH,420,440C	Medical equipment, watch parts
Cemented carbide	WC-Co	Various knives, clocks, watches
Ceramics	Al 2O3, ZrO2, SiO2	IT electronics, daily necessities, watches
Heavy alloys	W-Ni-Fe, W-Ni-Cu, W-Cu	Communications, daily necessities
Titanium alloys	Ti, Ti-6AI-4V	Medical, aviation
Magnetic materials	Fe, Fe50Ni, Fe-Si	Various magnetic components
Tool steel	42CrMo4, M2	Various tools
Copper alloy		Thermal and electrical conductivity

Frequently asked questions

What materials can be used in MIM?

MIM applies to low alloy steel, stainless steel, tool steel, nickel-based alloy, tungsten alloy, cemented carbide, titanium alloy, magnetic materials, Kovar alloy, and more.

What are typical applications for MIM stainless steel?

Stainless steel grades like 316L, 17-4PH, 420, and 440C are used in door/window hinges, medical technology, aerospace, jewelry, and consumer goods.

What is the minimum density of MIM tungsten heavy alloys?

Tungsten-nickel-copper and tungsten-nickel-iron systems have a minimum density of 16.5 g/cm³.

Which industries use MIM titanium alloys?

Titanium and Ti-6Al-4V are used in medical, aerospace, and engine components due to high strength, corrosion resistance, and heat resistance.