Allflex Expands Injection Molding Production To Include Metal Injection Molding

Allflex, a company that provides plastic injection molding production, is pleased to announce they have expanded their services to include metal injection molding production. Acting as a variation of plastic injection molding, metal injection molding (MIM) enables the fabrication of metal parts utilizing traditional injection molding technology. MIM is best suited for high-volume production of small metal parts.

According to Allflex, metal injection molding is used for such common metal as Low alloy, Stainless & High-speed steels, along with Irons, Cobalt, Copper, Nickel, Tungsten and Titanium alloys. The metal parts, which are manufactured from the metal injection molding process can be found in various industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, dental, consumer products and telecommunications. Components manufactured through MIM can be found within sporting goods, cell phones, surgical instruments, power tools and a host of electronic devices.

Allflex is available to offer assistance for services including design and production of injection molded parts. With assistance from experienced injection molding engineers, Allflex works with customers to design an effective model and produce a 3D CAD model file. Production assistance includes the fastening or hardware selection for assembling parts. When determining cost-saving methods, mold design, fastener selection and assembly procedures take key priority for the production.