Metal Injection Molding Feedstock 17-4PH (MIM) Description
The 17-4PH Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Feedstock is produced by combining fine metal powder with waxes and polymers, forming the base material for subsequent MIM components. This pelletized feedstock is then injection molded to produce a "green" part. It offers excellent flow properties, efficient debinding and sintering performance, and results in high sintered density.
Metal Injection Molding (MIM) is a process that uses metal powder as the starting material. During mixing and refinement, binder components are introduced, and the method follows a "shaping + sintering" approach to produce materials and parts, making it suitable for precision structural components. MIM enables the integrated manufacturing of parts from various materials and is characterized by broad material compatibility, high automation levels, and efficient mass production capabilities.
Metal Injection Molding Feedstock 17-4PH (MIM) Specifications
Chemical Composition (%)
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C
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Cr
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Ni
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Cu
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Nb
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Mn
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Si
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Fe
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≤0.07
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15~17.5
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3~5
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3~5
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0.15~0.45
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≤ 1
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≤ 1
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Balance
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- Chromium (Cr): It mainly provides good corrosion resistance.
- Nickel (Ni): It enhances toughness and corrosion resistance.
- Copper (Cu): It works with Niobium and Tantalum. They precipitate age-hardening phases during heat treatment. This increases hardness and strength.
- Carbon (C): It maintains strength while avoiding brittleness from high carbon content.
- Manganese (Mn): It helps improve toughness.
- Silicon (Si): It improves castability.
- Niobium: It further enhances properties.
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MFI (g/10min)
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≥600
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Sintered density (g/cm3)
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≥7.6
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Hardness
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≥260 HV
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Tensile Strength (MPa)
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≥900
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Elongation
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≥3
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Metal Injection Molding Feedstock 17-4PH (MIM) Applications
This 17-4PH MIM Feedstock is primarily used in applications such as mobile phone components, wearable smart devices, automotive parts, medical equipment, and aerospace components — essentially, in areas demanding high strength and toughness.
Metal Injection Molding Feedstock 17-4PH (MIM) Packaging
Our 17-4PH MIM Feedstock is managed with utmost care during storage and transportation to ensure the product integrity is maintained as originally supplied.
