Easily prototype small metal mold parts using MIM (Metal Injection Molding) - "Try and Make Mold."
Proven track record in medical device components and aerospace components. Also compatible with titanium.
Castem's MIM (Metal Injection Molding) has a proven track record in medical device components and aerospace parts. The photo shows screw parts related to aerospace (material 64Ti, Φ12). The example product is a molded part with no machining on the screw section, which helps reduce costs. "Want to prototype but mold costs are high and not suitable for small lots" or "There are few compatible materials"—do you have such an impression? With Castem's "Try and Make Molds" for up to 50 shots, you can prototype MIM products starting from a mold cost of 190,000 yen. *Conditions apply; please contact us for details. 【Features of Castem's MIM】 ■ Proposals for mold cost plans that meet demands from limited small lots to mass production repeat items. ■ We have a system in place to manage the entire process from mold creation to processing in-house. ■ Skilled in producing fine, complex shapes and sharp edge reproductions with a minimum wall thickness of 0.1mm. ■ All processes, including precision machining, heat treatment, and plating, are integrated into a single production line.
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【Flow until delivery】 ■1. Design ■2. Mold manufacturing ■3. Injection molding ■4. Debinding ■5. Sintering ■6. Machining ■7. Inspection ■8. Shipping *For more details, please refer to the related link page or feel free to contact us.
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■Transition from Machined Products to MIM Manufacturing for Cost Reduction and Improved Lead Time Previously, we used machined products, but by switching to MIM (Metal Injection Molding) manufacturing, we have improved mass production capabilities and lead times. Additionally, we have reduced material weight to achieve some cost savings. ■Manufacturing All Types of Medical Device Parts A component that grips cells inside the body during surgery, measuring 5mm in length, produced using MIM technology. The holes achieve a tolerance of 0.01mm with MIM materials, completed without machining. We were able to significantly reduce costs for products that are very expensive to produce through machining. *For more details, please refer to the related links page or feel free to contact us.
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With a posture of "just half a step" without complacency, we have cultivated "lost wax precision casting" over many years. In 1991, we obtained a U.S. patent for "MIM (Metal Injection Molding)." Utilizing 3D printing technology, we offer next-generation precision casting technology called "Digital Cast." We provide optimal proposals through various technologies! We thoroughly support our customers' manufacturing processes! We specialize in complex three-dimensional shapes in small lots of various types and carry out everything from mold making to casting, machining, and simple assembly in-house. We supply products to various industries, including medical devices, semiconductors, machine tools, and aerospace. "Just make it, from one piece." We can propose a wide range of manufacturing methods from prototype production of one piece to mass production. We enable time savings in searching for various suppliers and considering consultation destinations, becoming a true total cost reduction partner by proposing reductions in management costs associated with consideration time and product costs. More than half a century ago, Castem's casting began with handmade machine tools. Today, we have become a company with the top domestic share in the manufacturing of general industrial parts using lost wax and are also engaged in the production of micro lenses and micro needles using the world's highest precision 3D light shaping technology.