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Atect Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of metal and ceramic injection molding, is a comprehensive PIM manufacturer that consistently handles everything from material development and manufacturing to molding, sintering, and secondary processing. "PIM" stands for Powder Injection Molding, a technology that involves injection molding using a mixture of metal (MIM) or ceramic (CIM) powders and organic binders. Processing shapes that require precision often relies on cutting, which can pose challenges in terms of mass production and cost when dealing with large quantities, and there are also constraints on processing methods for complex shapes. Our technology provides solutions to these challenging issues! 【Features】 ■ High freedom in materials allows for the injection molding of various metals and ceramics into complex shapes. ■ Our technology enables the molding and sintering of high melting point metals such as stainless steel and titanium with high precision. ■ Silicon nitride and aluminum nitride, which are gaining significant attention as heat dissipation materials for electric vehicles and power semiconductors, can also be molded using our technology. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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This booklet provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the metal and ceramic molding technology "PIM" through manga. PIM is a method of shaping by injecting powdered raw materials into a mold. There are two types: "MIM" and "CIM," and Atect can produce both. 【Features】 ■ The binder has high fluidity, allowing it to reach the details of the mold. ■ Suitable for small parts and complex shapes. ■ It has high dimensional accuracy in a near-net state, eliminating the need for post-processing such as cutting. ■ Unlike cutting, a large number of parts can be produced from a single mold. ■ By changing the mold, parts of various shapes can be created. ■ High-hardness parts with good dimensional accuracy can be produced without worrying about the hardness of the tools. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This booklet provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the new molding technology for metals and ceramics called 'PIM' through manga. PIM is a method of shaping by injecting powdered raw materials into a mold. There are two types: "MIM" and "CIM," both of which can be produced at Atect. 【Features】 ■ The binder has high fluidity, allowing it to reach the details of the mold. ■ It is suitable for small parts and complex shapes. ■ It has high dimensional accuracy in a near-net state, eliminating the need for post-processing such as cutting. ■ Unlike cutting, a large number of parts can be produced from a single mold. ■ By changing the mold, parts of various shapes can be created. ■ High-hardness parts with good dimensional accuracy can be produced without worrying about the hardness of the tools. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Atect offers "contract testing services." We can evaluate samples using a wide range of analytical and testing equipment, and we will provide reports prepared by evaluation specialists. We own various analytical and testing devices, including strength testing machines, and we will respond to your needs. Please feel free to contact us if you require our services. 【Features】 ■ Evaluation of samples using a wide range of analytical and testing equipment ■ Reports provided by evaluation specialists ■ Suggestions for other analysis and analytical methods related to defects, structure, and composition *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This technical document covers "Nozzle Vanes." It includes lineups for "Gasoline Engines" and "Diesel Engines," providing detailed information on development concepts and mechanical property values. We invite you to read it. 【Contents】 ■ For Gasoline Engines - Response to the rapid expansion of gasoline VG technology expected in the future - up to 1000℃ - Development concept ■ For Diesel Engines - Mechanical property values - Compatibility with mainstream lost-wax (precision cast) products and other companies' MIM products - up to 700℃ *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study on the use of PIM by Atect Co., Ltd. Our company has successfully applied the technology of PIM methods for automotive turbo engine parts to develop turbine blades that are fingertip-sized (outer diameter 10mm, tip thickness 0.16mm) made from Inconel 713C, capable of withstanding operating temperatures close to 1000°C. This technology is expected to be applied in the development of "compact, lightweight, high-output power sources" such as micro gas turbines and ultra-micro gas turbines. In the future, we will propose sintered bodies of ultra-micro turbine blades made from various ceramic materials we possess, achieving significant weight reduction and durability at temperatures exceeding 1000°C. [Challenges Addressed] - Practical application of fingertip-sized turbine blades - Product development using Inconel 713C that can withstand temperatures close to 1000°C *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of PIM utilization by Atect Co., Ltd. As the CPU processing speeds of PCs and smartphones increase, the power generation has also grown, necessitating high-precision components made from ceramic materials. Our company can manufacture excellent heat dissipation and insulation components due to our unique technology that enhances thermal conductivity in ceramics, leveraging the high emissivity inherent in ceramics. We can apply various forms such as CPU heat sinks, fin-type heat sinks, pyramid-type heat sinks, pole-type heat sinks, and thin-type heat sinks. [Challenges Addressed] ■ Manufacturing high-precision components using ceramic materials *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Ceramics
• Other electronic parts
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We would like to introduce a case study of PIM utilization by Atect Co., Ltd. Improvements in processes that were previously difficult have now become possible through the PIM method. With PIM technology, it has become feasible to mold two separate parts, combine them before sintering, and achieve integration through simultaneous sintering. We have established a mass production technology for low-cost, high-quality parts, enabling us to respond to orders that have doubled compared to the previous year. [Challenges Addressed] - Around 2018, linear motion bearings faced a global parts shortage, causing delivery times for machine tools to exceed one year, which became a serious issue; however, we established a mass production system that doubled our output compared to the previous year. - Enabled the integration and sintering of two parts. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Metal bearings

We would like to introduce a case study on the use of PIM by Atect Co., Ltd. Silicon nitride (Si3N4) balls account for over 90% of ceramic ball bearings, but the development of applications for zirconia balls, which have superior strength and toughness, has been significantly delayed. In response, our company has reduced the process by replacing the conventional polishing method with the PIM method, cutting the time required for spherical processing by 75%. [Resolved Issues] ■ The development of applications for zirconia balls had been significantly delayed. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Metal bearings

We would like to introduce a case study of PIM utilization by Atect Co., Ltd. In the next-generation gasoline turbo, it is expected that a variable nozzle vane mechanism will replace the conventional wastegate bubble. However, due to being exposed to higher temperatures compared to diesel engines, there has been a demand for mass production using materials that can withstand more severe environments. With the PIM method, it has become possible to mass-produce high-strength alloys with greater heat resistance, which was previously difficult to achieve, with high precision and low cost. This will adequately support the increasing performance demands of automobiles in the future. [Resolved Issues] ■ Mass production using materials that can withstand severe environments *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will introduce the characteristics and types of materials used for PIM. The "atect Full-Mould Binder" is an organic binder composed of polymers and wax, used as a molding aid. It can be uniformly mixed in a short time. The "atect MIM Feedstock" is a molding material that combines the atect Full-Mould Binder (molding aid) with the desired metal powder and ceramic powder. It achieves sintered products with extremely low carbon and oxygen content. 【Features of atect Full-Mould Binder】 - Easy mixing with a wide variety of metal and ceramic powder raw materials - Facilitates the molding of green parts with extremely high shape retention - Enables the production of thin-walled and complex three-dimensional shapes *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Composite Materials

"PIM (Powder Injection Molding)" is an abbreviation for powder injection molding, a method of injection molding a mixture of fine powders such as metal or ceramic powders and organic binders. The sintered bodies obtained through PIM have extremely high dimensional accuracy and contribute to various industrial fields as sintered products used in machinery, electronic components, and green devices. Additionally, our company is developing heat sinks with complex three-dimensional shapes that maximize heat dissipation effects using our proprietary ceramic powder injection molding technology. 【Features】 - Complex and difficult-to-process shapes can be mass-produced at low cost and high efficiency using our unique technology. - Environmentally friendly binder for powder injection molding. - Feedstock materials with high handling properties tailored to injection molding conditions. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We have successfully developed ultra-micro turbine blades that maximize the advantages of the Actet PIM. They can be used in various applications such as gas turbines for ultra-compact generators and ultra-compact jet engines. 【Specifications】 ■ Size: Outer diameter Φ10mm ■ Thin-walled: Blade tip thickness, thinnest 0.14mm ■ Material: Various metals and ceramics *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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At Atect, we conduct a "PIM business" that enables the molding and sintering of metals with extremely high melting points with high precision. Based on 50 years of experience in injection molding and mold manufacturing, we combine our expertise in the development and production of polymer microparticles to meet various customer needs through the PIM manufacturing system, including binders and three-dimensional complex-shaped products. 【Features of Atect's PIM Process】 ■Integrated production from binder to sintering ■In-house development and production of materials ■In-house design and manufacturing of molds ■High-precision injection molding ■Unique debinding and sintering technology *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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"PIM (Powder Injection Molding)" is an abbreviation for powder injection molding, a manufacturing method that involves injecting a mixture of fine powders, such as metal or polymer microparticles, and a binder into a mold. At Atect, we accommodate a range of materials from metal alloys like titanium and stainless steel to ceramics such as alumina and zirconia, as well as nickel-free materials. We also achieve the integral molding of intricate shapes in difficult-to-machine materials that were previously impossible. Our unique binder eliminates internal defects, and by polishing the surface, we achieve a level of surface gloss that is on a different dimension compared to conventional PIM. 【Features】 - Molding of a wide variety of materials - Fine processing with net shape processing at will - Achieving a mirror finish due to the absence of internal defects For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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