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 | |
