Why use Metal Binder Jetting instead of Metal Injection Molding (MIM)?

Shortening time-to-market

The decisive advantage of flexiblemim over the classic MIM process is the fast and uncomplicated production of a MIM component. While the production of a series tool can take 5 to 6 months, metal 3D printing enables the production of an iteratively optimized component within 2 to 3 weeks.

Production according to MIM standard

As binder jetting follows the MIM process, the materials also comply with the MIM material standards (MPIF). Delivering component properties equivalent to classic MIM.

No tool costs

The MIM process incurs high fixed costs for tool production and machine set-up. These are eliminated with the metal binder jetting process, which enables cost-effective production for quantities of 1 to 10,000 parts.

Geometrically complex metal parts

The elimination of support structures in binder jetting gives you the highest degree of flexibility in the design of geometrically complex parts that are difficult or impossible to produce using MIM technology.

How does metal binder jetting work?

The binder jetting process is one of the sinter-based 3D printing technologies and as such is comparable to the classic MIM process in terms of the process sequence - printing, depowdering and sintering - as well as the achievable component properties.

Who should consider
Metal Binder Jetting?

Electronics

Complex housing parts or brackets for sensors. Other applications in electronics include the manufacture of filters with latent structures.

Industrie

Qualified Materials

This completely authentic and non-magnetic steel is ideal for demanding environments. It is characterized by its corrosion resistance, high ductility and temperature resistance.

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  • MIM 316L stainless steel data sheet
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  • Data sheet for the 17-4PH stainless steel
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Our
Certifications

We are DIN ISO 9001 certified. The international standard specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS) that covers the documentation and monitoring of all our processes in the provision of products or services. This ensures that the requirements of our customers are met and that continuous improvement takes place in our company. Certification to DIN ISO 9001 is carried out by independent certification bodies and certifies that the company has successfully implemented a QMS and continuously maintains and improves it.