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.
Ceramic Injection Molding Process
Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM) is an advanced process for high-volume production of complex, high-precision ceramic components. The process begins with ceramic feedstock compounding, followed byinjection molding, debinding, and sintering, closely resembling the Metal Injection Molding (MIM) process.
Benefits of Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM)
High precision and tight tolerances
Ability to achieve complex geometries
Excellent surface finish
Reduction in overall part size and weight
Integration of multiple components into a single part
Ceramic Injection Molding Materials
CIM supports a wide range of application-specific ceramic materials, including alumina, zirconia and zirconia-toughened-alumina (ZTA). These materials offer superior material properties such as chemical inertness, high-temperature stability, wear resistance and electrical insulation.
Alumina
Known for its exceptional hardness, corrosion resistance, and electrical insulation. It is ideal for high-temperature applications and components requiring chemical resistance and mechanical strength.
Zirconia
Known for its high toughness, excellent wear resistance, and biocompatibility. It is often used in medical implants and high-performance structural applications.
Zirconia Toughed Alumina (ZTA)
ZTA is a composite material that combines the hardness and wear resistance of Alumina with the toughness of Zirconia, making it an ideal choice for high-stress, high-impact applications.
Ceramic Injection Molding 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)