Some components are produced at rates exceeding 200,000 per day. On the other hand, small production runs are possible with as few as 5,000 parts per year. However, it all depends on what you’re looking for – if you want large quantities or small quantities.
MIM produces cost-effective, high-quality shapes because it eliminates many of the manufacturing steps necessary for other processes. The process has little material loss and is perfect for refining costly material like steel or titanium. It also provides a great way to manufacture complex shapes which might be difficult with other methods.
MIM has gained much credibility and achieved broad acceptance in the industry. We have a few recent examples of the ways MIM has been used throughout Smith Metal Products.