comparison of technologies
comparison of technologies
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIM AND CASTING
ATTRIBUTE | PRECISION CASTING | MIM |
Accuracy | ± 0.7% of nominal dimension | ± 0.4% of nominal dimension |
Mould cost | Low | Medium to high |
Surface roughness (Ra) | 3.2 | 1.6 |
Steel choice | Unlimited | Minor |
Geometric complexity obtainable | Medium-high | High |
Component weight | Max 5 Kg | Max 0.06 Kg |
Level of detail | Medium to high | High |
Batch Size | Flexible | Medium-High |
Mechanical properties | Same |