Opportunity and Challenges of Iron Powders for Metal Injection Molding

Design flexibility, mass customization, waste reduction and the ability to manufacture near-net complex-shape structures, as well rapid prototyping, are main advantages of Metal Injection Molding (MIM). A brief review MIM technique, materials their development trending applications using iron powders was delineated. The ground-breaking in automotive, medical, magnetic were discussed. current-status powder product prepared for reviewed. In addition, this paper discussed processing challenges considering technology producing high-end applications. Overall, gives a summary MIM, including study on its benefits opportunities roadmap future research steel manufacturing technique.