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Atect Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of metal and ceramic injection molding, is a comprehensive PIM manufacturer that consistently handles everything from material development and manufacturing to molding, sintering, and secondary processing. "PIM" stands for Powder Injection Molding, a technology that involves injection molding using a material made by mixing metal (MIM) or ceramic (CIM) powders with an organic binder. Processing shapes that require precision often relies on cutting, which can pose challenges in terms of mass production and cost when dealing with large quantities, and there are also constraints on processing methods for complex shapes. Our technology provides solutions to these challenging issues! 【Features】 ■ High freedom in materials allows for the injection molding of various metals and ceramics into complex shapes. ■ Our technology enables the molding and sintering of high-melting-point metals such as stainless steel and titanium with high precision. ■ Silicon nitride and aluminum nitride, which are gaining attention as heat dissipation materials for electric vehicles and power semiconductors, can also be molded using our technology. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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This booklet provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the metal and ceramic molding technology "PIM" through manga. PIM is a method of shaping by injecting powdered raw materials into a mold. There are two types: "MIM" and "CIM," both of which can be produced at Atect. 【Features】 ■ The binder has high fluidity, allowing it to reach the details of the mold. ■ Suitable for small parts and complex shapes. ■ It has high dimensional accuracy in a near-net state, eliminating the need for post-processing such as cutting. ■ Unlike cutting, a large number of parts can be produced from a single mold. ■ By changing the mold, parts of various shapes can be created. ■ High-hardness parts with good dimensional accuracy can be produced without worrying about the hardness of the tools. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This booklet provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the new molding technology for metals and ceramics called 'PIM' through manga. PIM is a method of shaping by injecting powdered raw materials into a mold. There are two types: "MIM" and "CIM," both of which can be produced at Atect. 【Features】 ■ The binder has high fluidity, allowing it to reach the details of the mold. ■ It is suitable for small parts and complex shapes. ■ It has high dimensional accuracy in a near-net state, eliminating the need for post-processing such as cutting. ■ Unlike cutting, a large number of parts can be produced from a single mold. ■ By changing the mold, parts of various shapes can be created. ■ High-hardness parts with good dimensional accuracy can be produced without worrying about the hardness of the tools. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Atect offers "contract testing services." We can evaluate samples using a wide range of analytical and testing equipment, and we will provide reports prepared by evaluation specialists. We own various analytical and testing devices, such as strength testing machines, and we will respond according to your needs. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests. 【Features】 ■ Evaluation of samples using a wide range of analytical and testing equipment ■ Reports prepared by evaluation specialists ■ Suggestions for other analysis and analytical methods related to defects, structure, and composition *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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This technical document covers "Nozzle Vanes." It features a lineup for "Gasoline Engines" and "Diesel Engines," providing detailed information on development concepts and mechanical property values. We encourage you to read it. 【Contents】 ■ For Gasoline Engines - Response to the rapid expansion of gasoline VG technology expected in the near future - up to 1000℃ - Development concept ■ For Diesel Engines - Mechanical property values - Compatibility with mainstream lost wax (precision cast) products and other companies' MIM products - up to 700℃ *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of PIM utilization by Atect Co., Ltd. Our company has successfully commercialized turbine blades with a fingertip size (outer diameter of 10mm and a thickness of 0.16mm at the tip of the wing) using Inconel 713C, which can withstand operating temperatures close to 1000°C, by applying the technology of PIM methods for automotive turbo engine parts that we have been developing. The application is expected to expand into "compact, lightweight, high-output power sources" such as micro gas turbines and ultra-micro gas turbines. In the future, we will propose sintered bodies of ultra-micro turbine blades made from various ceramic materials we possess, achieving significant weight reduction and durability at temperatures exceeding 1000°C. [Challenges Addressed] ■ Practical application of fingertip-sized turbine blades ■ Commercialization using Inconel 713C that can withstand temperatures close to 1000°C *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of PIM utilization by Atect Co., Ltd. As the CPU processing speeds of PCs and smartphones increase, the power generation has grown, necessitating high-precision components made from ceramic materials. Our company can manufacture excellent heat dissipation and insulation components using ceramics that have been thermally conductive through our unique technology, leveraging the high emissivity that ceramics inherently possess. These can be applied in various forms such as CPU heat sinks, fin-type heat sinks, pyramid-type heat sinks, pole-type heat sinks, and thin heat sinks. [Challenges Addressed] ■ Manufacturing of high-precision components using ceramic materials *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study on the use of PIM by Atect Co., Ltd. Improvements in processes that were previously difficult have now become possible through the PIM method. With PIM technology, it has become feasible to mold two separate parts, combine them before sintering, and achieve integration through simultaneous sintering. We have established a mass production technology for low-cost, high-quality parts, enabling us to respond to orders that have doubled compared to the previous year. [Resolved Issues] - Around 2018, linear bearings faced a global shortage of parts, causing delivery times for machine tools to exceed one year, which became a serious issue. We established a mass production system that doubled compared to the previous year. - We made it possible to achieve integrated sintering of two parts. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study on the use of PIM by Atect Co., Ltd. In the next-generation gasoline turbo, it is expected that a variable nozzle vane mechanism will replace the conventional wastegate bubble. However, since it is exposed to higher temperatures compared to diesel engines, there has been a demand for mass production using materials that can withstand more severe environments. With the PIM method, it has become possible to mass-produce high-strength alloys that are more heat-resistant, which was previously difficult to achieve, with high precision and low cost. This will adequately respond to the increasing performance demands in the automotive industry. [Resolved Issues] ■ Mass production using materials that can withstand severe environments *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will introduce the characteristics and types of materials used for PIM. The "atect Full-Mould Binder" is an organic binder composed of polymers and wax, used as a molding aid. It can be uniformly mixed in a short time. The "atect MIM Feedstock" is a molding material that combines the atect Full-Mould Binder (molding aid) with the desired metal powder and ceramic powder. It achieves sintered products with extremely low carbon and oxygen content. 【Features of atect Full-Mould Binder】 ■ Easy mixing with a wide variety of metal and ceramic powder raw materials ■ Extremely high shape retention, making it easy to mold green parts ■ Enables the production of thin-walled and complex three-dimensional shaped products *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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"PIM (Powder Injection Molding)" is an abbreviation for powder injection molding, a manufacturing method that involves injecting a mixture of fine powders such as metal or ceramic powders and organic binders. The sintered bodies obtained through PIM have extremely high dimensional accuracy and contribute to various industrial fields as sintered products used in machinery, electronic components, and green devices. Additionally, our company is developing heat sinks with complex three-dimensional shapes that maximize heat dissipation effects using our proprietary ceramic powder injection molding technology. 【Features】 - Complex and difficult-to-process shapes can be mass-produced at low cost and high efficiency using our unique technology. - Environmentally friendly binder for powder injection molding. - Feedstock materials with high handling properties tailored to injection molding conditions. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We have successfully developed ultra-micro turbine blades that maximize the advantages of the Actet PIM. They can be used in various applications such as gas turbines for ultra-compact generators and ultra-compact jet engines. 【Specifications】 ■ Size: Outer diameter Φ10mm ■ Thin-walled: Blade tip thickness, thinnest 0.14mm ■ Material: Various metals and ceramics *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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At Atect, we conduct a "PIM business" that enables the molding and sintering of metals with extremely high melting points with high precision. Based on 50 years of technology in injection molding and mold manufacturing, we combine our know-how in the development and production of polymer microparticles to meet various customer needs through the PIM manufacturing system, including binders and three-dimensional complex-shaped products. 【Features of Atect's PIM Process】 ■ Integrated production from binder to sintering ■ In-house development and production of materials ■ In-house design and manufacturing of molds ■ High-precision injection molding ■ Unique debinding and sintering technology *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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"PIM (Powder Injection Molding)" is an abbreviation for powder injection molding, a method of injecting a mixture of fine powders such as metal or polymer microparticles and binders into a mold. At Atect, we accommodate a range of materials from metal alloys like titanium and stainless steel to ceramics such as alumina and zirconia, as well as nickel-free materials. We also achieve the integrated molding of intricate shapes in difficult-to-machine materials that were previously impossible. Our unique binder eliminates internal defects, and by polishing the surface, we achieve a level of surface gloss that is on a different dimension compared to conventional PIM. 【Features】 ○ Molding of a wide range of materials ○ Fine processing with net shape processing ○ Achieving a mirror finish due to the absence of internal defects For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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