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Preface
1 Metal powder injection molding (MIM): key trends and markets
1.1 Introduction and background
1.2 History of success
1.3 Industry structure
1.4 Statistical highlights
1.5 Industry shifts
1.6 Sales situation
1.7 Market statistics
1.8 Metal powder injection molding market by region
1.9 Metal powder injection molding market by application
1.10 Market opportunities
1.11 Production sophistication
1.12 Conclusion
1.13 Sources of further information
Part Ⅰ Processing
2 Designing for metal injection molding (MIM)
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Available materials and properties
2.3 Dimensional capability
2.4 Surface finish
2.5 Tooling artifacts
2.6 Design considerations
2.7 Sources of further information
3 Powders for metal injection molding (MIM)
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Ideal MIM powder characteristics
3.3 Characterizing MIM powders
3.4 Different MIM powder fabrication techniques
3.5 Different alloying methods
3.6 References
4 Powder binder formulation and compound manufacture in metal injection molding (MIM)
4.1 Introduction: the role of binders
4.2 Binder chemistry and constituents
4.3 Binder properties and effects on feedstock
4.4 Mixing technologies
4.5 Case studies: lab scale and commercial formulations
4.6 References
5 Tooling for metal injection molding (MIM)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 General design and function of injection molding machines
5.3 Elements of the tool set
5.4 Tool design options
5.5 Special features and instrumentation
5.6 Supporting software and economic aspects
5.7 Sources of further information
6 Molding of components in metal injection molding (MIM)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Injection molding equipment
6.3 Auxiliary equipment
6.4 Injection molding process
6.5 Common defects in MIM
Part Ⅱ Quality issues
Part Ⅲ Special metal injection molding processes
Part Ⅳ Metal injection molding of specific materials
Index