Contributor contact details
Preface
1 Metal powder injection molding ��MIM���� key trends and markets
1��1 Introduction and background
1��2 History of success
1��3 Industry structure
1��4 Statistical highlights
1��5 Industry shifts
1��6 Sales situation
1��7 Market statistics
1��8 Metal powder injection molding market by region
1��9 Metal powder injection molding market by application
1��10 Market opportunities
1��11 Production sophistication
1��12 Conclusion
1��13 Sources of further information

Part �� Processing
2 Designing for metal injection molding ��MIM��
2��1 Introduction
2��2 Available materials and properties
2��3 Dimensional capability
2��4 Surface finish
2��5 Tooling artifacts
2��6 Design considerations
2��7 Sources of further information
3 Powders for metal injection molding ��MIM��
3��1 Introduction
3��2 Ideal MIM powder characteristics
3��3 Characterizing MIM powders
3��4 Different MIM powder fabrication techniques
3��5 Different alloying methods
3��6 References
4 Powder binder formulation and compound manufacture in metal injection molding ��MIM��
4��1 Introduction�� the role of binders
4��2 Binder chemistry and constituents
4��3 Binder properties and effects on feedstock
4��4 Mixing technologies
4��5 Case studies�� lab scale and commercial formulations
4��6 References
5 Tooling for metal injection molding ��MIM��
5��1 Introduction
5��2 General design and function of injection molding machines
5��3 Elements of the tool set
5��4 Tool design options
5��5 Special features and instrumentation
5��6 Supporting software and economic aspects
5��7 Sources of further information
6 Molding of components in metal injection molding ��MIM��
6��1 Introduction
6��2 Injection molding equipment
6��3 Auxiliary equipment
6��4 Injection molding process
6��5 Common defects in MIM

Part �� Quality issues
Part �� Special metal injection molding processes
Part �� Metal injection molding of specific materials
Index