As a China leader in metal injection molding for the last 10 years, we know a thing or two  about the design process. Our quick guide walks you through design recommendations,  typical attributes and material properties. Still stumped? Let our experts take a closer  look.

MIM Metal Design Do’s 

• Maintain uniform wall thickness 

• Core out thick areas 

• Design with a flat surface, lettering, and  threads 

• Consider location of gates, ejector pins,  and parting lines

MIM Metal Design Dont’s 

• Walls should be no thinner than 0.1mm  (0.0039 in.) 

• Don’t design holes smaller than 0.1mm  (0.0039 in.) in diameter 

• Don’t design components over 12.5 mm  (0.5) thick and over 100 grams in mass 

• Avoid designing sharp corners