Ceramic Injection Molding(CIM) is a manufacturing process used to mass produce precision ceramic components with complex geometries. The 4 basic processes of mixing, injection molding, debinding and sintering are similar to that of Metal Injection Molding (MIM).
Mixing – Our application engineer help you choose from variety of advanced technical ceramics.
Molding – State-of-the-art injection molding machines heat feedstock to a flowable state and pressure inject it into a steel mold. The part then is cooled until solid and ejected from the mold.
Debinding – Some materials may require either thermal or chemical bath debinding prior to the sintering process.
Sintering – In kilns capable of exceeding 1700° C, ceramics are sintered to full density, removing any remaining binders or organics.
Finishing Operations – If needed, operations such as ceramic machining, grinding, Lapping and Polishing Services are available to meet customer specifications.
CIM excels at various engineering applications using a wide range of ceramic materials which include Alumina and Zirconia. These materials offer superior material properties such as chemical inertness, high temperature stability, wear resistance and electrical insulation.