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Recently, due to the influence of a series of quality fraud incidents both in Japan and internationally, the standards required for quality control in manufacturing are increasing.

MIM Design Tips #05

MIM tips for designers

August 24, 2019

Manufacturing / Hook

Unfortunately, it is impossible to avoid the rough surface at the gate.Normally, the gate roughness is convex, thus post treatment might be required.

MIM Design Tips #04

MIM tips for designers

August 23, 2019

Manufacturing / Hole

Apply dummy boss in front of the feedstock confluence point to minimise the weld line defects.

MIM Design Tips #03

MIM tips for designers

April 26, 2019

Manufacturing / Corner

Apply curve or chamfered corner to avoid demoulding or inhomogeneous problems.

MIM Design Tips #02

MIM tips for designers

April 25, 2019

Manufacturing / Thickness Pt. 2

Either eliminating the sudden huge thickness change or giving curve at the corner will minimise the problems above mentioned.

MIM Design Tips #01

MIM tips for designers

April 24, 2019

Manufacturing / Thickness Pt. 1

If the thick design is necessary, hollow out from the possible side. These hollows will help to avoid the sink mark or void. Also it helps minimise the unit price.