MIM & PIM
Injection moulding simulation: New developments offer rewards for the PIM industry
The value of injection moulding simulation has been proven for many decades in the thermoplastic industry, and in the rubber industry since the millennium. It is interesting to remember how simulation started in these segments and to compare this to the current situation in the MIM/PIM industry.
Successful cycle optimization and quality improvements based on process simulation results
By understanding the interaction between feedstock, mold components and mold tempering system, drawbacks in the mold design were identified early. Innovative solutions were found to avoid local hotspots; cycle time was reduced and article quality improved in parallel.