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FAQ

See below for common questions we are asked regarding metal injection molding. Don't see your question below? Contact us today and one of our enginners will get back to you shortly.

 

  • Why would I use MME for metal molding?

MME is the ‘right’ supplier to implement this technology, 30+ years of experience working with fortune 500 companies, die cast, magnesium, Thixo & Liquid Metal while applying production method while being principally governed by ISO-13485 standards.

 

  • How do you keep costs competitive considering the root cost of ZA-27  versus Aluminum?

Parts can be designed with thinner walls to use less material and removing secondary operations, faster cycle times and less handling drives lower costs.

 

  • What markets have been using AIM and ZA-27 most successfully?

  1. Heat sinks that need close tolerance, controlled flatness and high numbers.
  2. Government applications that need robust products, low volume with quality and costs that out perform machined parts
  3. Electronic components that need strength & heat management in complex net cast form
  4. The LED lighting community to transfer heat & outperform casted parts

 

  • What’s the best way to get started to find out if AIM and ZA-27 are a good fit for my products?

Provide information on your product and compare pricing, lead time and performance.  Get into low-cost tooling entry and test for results. 

 

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