Compared with CNC machining, pressing, die casting, and PM(powder metallurgy), MIM has lots of advantages.
Compared items(level) | MIM | Powder metallurgy | Die casting | CNC machining | Pressing |
Product density | 96% | 86% | 96% | 100% | 100% |
Product tensile strength | High | Low | High | High | High |
Product surface finish | High | Medium | Medium | High | High |
Product miniaturization ability | High | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
Product thickness | High | Medium | Medium | Low | High |
Product complexity | High | Low | Medium | High | Low |
Product tolerance | High | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Material application rang | High | High | Medium-High | High | Medium |
Mass production ability | High | High | Medium | Medium-High | High |