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Unlocking Efficiency in Manufacturing with Proto Labs Metal Injection Molding.

Metal injection molding (MIM) is a manufacturing process used to make complex metal components. This process requires the combination of metal, powders, and carefully monitored additives to form the desired component through a series of steps. However, traditional MIM can be quite expensive due to the high cost of production. That’s where Proto Labs comes in with their innovative metal injection molding process. By combining traditional MIM with cutting edge technology, Proto Labs has created a process that’s faster, more efficient, and less expensive than traditional MIM.

Proto Labs uses a combination of advanced engineering software and their own unique manufacturing processes to create the perfect metal component. The process begins with the creation of a 3D digital model of the desired component. From there, the engineers at Proto Labs will fine-tune the design and prepare it for production. Once the design is finalized, Proto Labs will use their advanced metal injection molding process to manufacture the component.

The key to Proto Labs’ success is their use of a combination of advanced technologies that work together to streamline the MIM process. Their proprietary algorithms are used to optimize the injection of metal powders into the mold, ensuring that each component is made to the highest quality standards. Additionally, Proto Labs uses a specialized molding process that eliminates the need for secondary operations. This means that components can be manufactured faster and with fewer errors.

The Proto Labs MIM process has a variety of benefits for manufacturers. First and foremost, it’s much less expensive than traditional MIM. This is due to the fact that Proto Labs has eliminated the need for expensive secondary operations such as machining and finishing. Additionally, their streamlined process means that components can be manufactured faster, allowing manufacturers to get their products to market more quickly.

Another benefit of the Proto Labs MIM process is its ability to make complex components with high accuracy. Components that would have been difficult or impossible to produce using traditional MIM can now be manufactured with ease thanks to the advanced processes used by Proto Labs. Additionally, Proto Labs can use a variety of metals in their MIM process, allowing manufacturers to choose the best metal for their specific application.

In conclusion, Proto Labs’ metal injection molding process is an innovative and efficient way for manufacturers to produce high-quality metal components. By using a combination of advanced software and manufacturing processes, Proto Labs can manufacture components faster, more accurately, and with fewer errors than traditional MIM. This means that manufacturers can get their products to market more quickly and with less expense, making Proto Labs MIM an excellent choice for any manufacturer in need of metal components.

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On-demand Rapid Injection Molding

Sigma’s rapid tooling service helps you to have the low volume to large volume plastic parts done, with no compromise on the material selection.

  • No MOQ required
  • Get the rapid tooling as fast as 2 weeks
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Our rapid injection molding Application

Sigma Technik Limited's rapid injection molding service injects molten plastic materials into molds using injection molding machines and molds, and cools and solidifies them over a certain period of time, ultimately forming the required plastic parts. This manufacturing process is usually suitable for producing small and medium-sized plastic parts, which can obtain high-quality and precise parts in a short period of time.

Plastic Injection Molding

Injection molding is a common manufacturing process to produce low volume to large volumes of parts typically made out of plastic. The process involves injecting molten material into a mold and letting it cool to a solid-state.

Liquid Silicone Rubber Molding

Liquid Silicone Rubber is known as LSR, which is a process used to produce parts made from silicone rubber, widely used create products such as medical devices, automotive parts, baby care products, and many others.

2K Injection molding

2K injection molding is a manufacturing process in which two different types of plastic materials are molded together in a single operation to create a single homogeneous component. This process allows for efficient and cost-effective production of high-quality parts that can perform unique functions.

Overmolding and Insert Molding

Overmolding / Insert molding combines two or more materials into a single part, one of the material is usually soft and flexible, or metal. The purpose of overmolding/insert molding is to add functionality, improve grip, provide protection, or enhance aesthetics.

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Rapid injection molding materials

ABS

ABS is a type of plastic with high strength, hardness, and toughness. It has good impact resistance and wear resistance, and is suitable for manufacturing shells, components, and models.

PC

PC is a transparent, high-strength, high-temperature resistant, and excellent electrical insulation material. It is suitable for manufacturing transparent components, electronic components, and automotive components.

PP

PP is a relatively flexible material with excellent corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance. It is suitable for manufacturing containers, pipelines, baby bottles, etc.

PA

PA is a material with high strength, high rigidity, and wear resistance. It is suitable for manufacturing gears, bearings, brackets, etc.

POM

POM is a material with excellent wear resistance, toughness, and rigidity. It is suitable for manufacturing gears, bearings, pulleys, etc.

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What can we do?

Sigma Technik Limited, as a prototype production company and rapid manufacturer focusing on rapid prototyping and low volume production of plastic and metal parts, has advanced manufacturing technology, one-stop service, diversified manufacturing methods, on-demand manufacturing services and efficient manufacturing processes, which can provide customers with high-quality, efficient and customized product manufacturing services and help customers improve product quality and market competitiveness.

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Rapid Injection Molding FAQs

Burrs appear on the surface of the product, which affects its aesthetics and safety. The solution can be to adjust the parameters of the injection molding machine, such as temperature, pressure, speed, etc., or to perform post-processing, such as polishing, sandblasting, etc.

The warping deformation of the product is usually caused by unstable parameters such as temperature and pressure of the injection molding machine, or improper mold design. The solution can be to adjust parameters such as temperature and pressure, or to redesign the mold.

The occurrence of bubbles inside the product may be due to the high temperature of the injection molding machine and the high moisture content of the material. The solution can be to reduce the temperature of the injection molding machine, adjust the water content of the material, increase the pressure of the injection molding machine, etc.

The product size deviation is too large, which may be caused by material thermal expansion, mold deformation and other reasons. The solution can be to adjust parameters and optimize mold design based on material characteristics.