◆ Advantages of MIM
◆ Comparison between MIM and other processes
| Characteristics | MIM | P/M | Die Casting | Investment Casting | Machining |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complexity | High | Low | High | Fair | High |
| Min. Wall Thickness(Heat-Treated) | 0.5mm | 1mm | 0.8mm | 2mm | 0.5mm |
| Surface Roughness | Fine 1 μ m Ra | Coarse | Medium | Medium 5 μm Ra | Fine |
| Mechanical Properties | Good | Fair | Poor | Fair | Good |
| Varieties of Materials | Many | Average | Few | Average | Many |
| Density | 95~100% | < 95% | 99~100% | 99~100% | 99~100% |
| Accuracy | Average | High | Average | Average | High |
| Plating Quality | Good | Poor | Fair | Good | Good |
| Productivity | High | High | High | Fair | Low |
| Cost | Average | Low | Low | Average | High |