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: Metal/Ceramic Injection Molding

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Geometry

Dimensional Accuracy (+/- 0.001 inches per inch)
Too Low: 1.6
Easily Achieved: 20 or higher

Surface Roughness (microinches)
Too Low: 7
Easily Achieved: 64 or higher

Bounding Box Volume (cubic inches)
Low: 0.01 - 0.2
Just Right: 0.2 - 10
High: 10-20

Wall Thickness
Uniform Walls Prefered: Yes
Max Wall Thickness (inches): 0.3
Min Wall Thickness (inches): 0.07
(over a 5" inch span)

Rounded Corners Prefered: Yes

Compatible Shapes:
Metal/ceramic injection is very flexible in regards to shape, and can produce any of the geometries in the MAS:

  • Free Form Drape
  • Free Form General
  • Planar
  • Prismatic
  • Surface of Revolution
  • Thin Wall