At AMT, we’re proud to be a leading manufacturer in the rapidly growing ceramic injection molding industry. Our Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM) process is a manufacturing method used to mass produce precision ceramic components with complex geometries.
The Ceramic Injection Molding Process
Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM) is a manufacturing process used to mass produce precision ceramic components with complex geometries. The four basic processes of mixing, injection, debinding and sintering are similar to that of Metal Injection Molding (MIM).
CIM excels at various engineering applications, using a wide range of ceramic materials which includes alumina, zirconia, zirconia-toughened-alumina (ZTA) and spinel. These materials offer superior material properties such as chemical inertness, high-temperature stability, wear resistance and electrical insulation.
CIM Applications
Due to these superior properties, CIM is commonly use in the applications:
Medical – Minimally Invasive Surgery endoscopy devices
Automotive – Sensors and other automotive components
Electronics – Sensors and insulators in electronic systems
Industrial – Components in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)