Easily prototype small metal mold parts with MIM (Metal Injection Molding) - "Try and Make Molds."
Easy prototyping of small metal mold parts using MIM (Metal Injection Molding) - "Try and Make Molds"
Castem's MIM (Metal Injection Molding) has a proven track record in medical device components and aerospace parts. The photo shows a screw part related to aerospace (material 64Ti, Φ12). The example product is a molded part without any machining on the screw section, which helps reduce costs. "Want to prototype but mold costs are high and it's not suitable for small lots" or "There are few compatible materials"—do you have such impressions? With Castem's "Try and Make Mold" for up to 50 shots, you can prototype MIM products starting from a mold cost of 190,000 yen. *Conditions apply; please inquire for details. **Features of Castem's MIM:** - Proposals for mold cost plans that cater to requests for limited small lots and mass production repeat items. - A system where the entire process from mold creation to processing is done in-house. - Expertise in achieving fine, complex shapes and sharp edge reproduction with a minimum wall thickness of 0.1mm. - All processes including precision machining, heat treatment, and plating are integrated for consistent production.
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【Flow until Delivery】 ■1. Design ■2. Mold Production ■3. Injection Molding ■4. Debinding ■5. Sintering ■6. Machining ■7. Inspection ■8. Shipping *For more details, please refer to the related link page or feel free to contact us.
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■Transition from Machined Products to MIM Manufacturing for Cost Reduction and Improved Lead Time Previously, we used machined products, but by switching to MIM (Metal Injection Molding) manufacturing, we have improved mass production capabilities and lead times. Additionally, we are reducing material weight to achieve cost savings. ■Manufacturing All Types of Medical Device Parts A component used during surgery that grips cells inside the body, measuring 5mm in length, produced using MIM technology. The holes achieve a tolerance of 0.01mm with MIM materials, completed without machining. We were able to significantly reduce costs for products that are very expensive to produce through machining. *For more details, please refer to the related links page or feel free to contact us.
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With a posture of "just half a step" without complacency, we have cultivated "lost wax precision casting" over many years. Utilizing 3D printing technology, we offer next-generation precision casting technology called "Digital Cast." We obtained a U.S. patent for "MIM (Metal Injection Molding)" in 1991. We provide optimal proposals using various technologies and thoroughly support our customers' manufacturing! We specialize in complex three-dimensional shapes in small lots of various types and carry out everything from mold making to casting, machining, and simple assembly in an integrated in-house system. We supply products to various industries, including medical devices, semiconductors, machine tools, and aerospace. "Just make it, from one piece." We can propose a wide range of manufacturing methods from prototype production of one piece to mass production. We also enable time savings in searching for various suppliers and considering consultation destinations, becoming a true total cost reduction partner by proposing reductions in management costs related to consideration time and product costs. More than half a century ago, Castem began its casting business by handcrafting machine tools. Today, we have become a leading company in Japan for manufacturing general industrial components using lost wax casting and are also engaged in the production of micro lenses and micro needles using the world's highest precision 3D light shaping technology.