PIM (Powder Injection Molding)
Mass production solutions for complex precision components

Powder metallurgy is the conventional forming technique of powder through compaction & sintering, Cold Isostatic Pressing(CIP), and Hot Isostatic Pressing(HIP).

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

Powder metallurgy is the conventional forming technique of powder through compaction & sintering, Cold Isostatic Pressing(CIP), and Hot Isostatic Pressing(HIP).

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

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Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

Powder metallurgy is the conventional forming technique of powder through compaction & sintering, Cold Isostatic Pressing(CIP), and Hot Isostatic Pressing(HIP).

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

Complex shapes, precisely as is

Design freedom beyond shape constraints

Setatech's PIM process can reproduce complex 3D shapes and internal structures with high precision that are difficult to implement with existing processing methods. By combining injection simulation based on flow analysis, mold design technology, and debinding and sintering know-how based on uniform shrinkage control, it is possible to repeatedly produce precise shapes such as undercuts, micro ribs, hollow structures, and curved channels. It enables design realization that satisfies both function and design.

Various parts manufactured by powder injection molding

Parts manufactured by powder injection molding and observed under a microscope

Where Every Micron Counts

Consistent precision even in complex geometries
PIM is strong in repetitive production

Setatec controls the entire process from mold making to injection and sintering, and reliably produces parts that require high precision in the PIM process. In particular, it can reproduce even minute mold shapes with high precision, providing optimized solutions for fields that require precision, such as medical parts or electronic miniature precision parts. Even in repeated production, there is little variation between products, resulting in very high quality consistency and reliability.

Powder metallurgy is the conventional forming technique of powder through compaction & sintering, Cold Isostatic Pressing(CIP), and Hot Isostatic Pressing(HIP).

Excellent mechanical properties
Exceed ASTM standards

Setatec has secured mechanical properties that exceed the standards of ASTM F2885 (Ti-6Al-4V) and ASTM F2989 (CP-Ti). All test specimens achieved a relative density of 99.5% or higher, which is a level that enables the production of high-strength and high-reliability parts. It also provides the optimal solution in fields that require high-quality properties such as aerospace and medical.

Endless Possibilities with Diverse Materials

The material is as free as the shape.

ThetaTech's PIM process supports a wide range of materials from metals to ceramics. Stainless steel (STS630, STS316L, 17-4PH), titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), pure titanium (CP-Ti), tungsten composites (WHA, W-Cu), high-speed tool steel (SKH-57, HSS), rhenium alloy (W-25Re), cemented carbide (WC-10Co, Cermet), ceramics (Alumina, Zirconia), etc. The optimal material can be selected based on various functional requirements such as precision, heat resistance, and wear resistance. Based on accumulated data on injection characteristics, shrinkage, and sintering yield by material, ThetaTech provides designs and process conditions optimized for customer required performance.

Parts manufactured by powder injection molding

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Internalization of the entire process, from mold to quality

From design to verification, all processes are done in-house.

Setatech independently performs all processes from mold design and manufacturing to powder mixing, injection, debinding, sintering, and even post-processing and quality verification based on dimensional and composition analysis. Optimized manufacturing conditions are secured through CAE-based process simulation, and Setatech’s PIM process technology has been recognized worldwide as a technology by being listed in the ASM Handbook, Vol. 22B under the title “Modeling and Simulation of MIM.”

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PIM (Powder Injection Molding) Mass production solutions for complex precision components

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

Complex shapes, precisely as is

Design freedom beyond shape constraints

PIM technology This is how it is being used.

Need a custom design? We respond with manufacturing know-how accumulated for over 20 years.

PIM (Powder Injection Molding)
Mass production solutions for complex precision components

PIM technology
This is how it is being used.

Need a custom design?
We respond with manufacturing know-how accumulated for over 20 years.