The medical industry consistently leads in embracing cutting-edge technologies to improve patient care. A notable advancement is the use of metal injection molding (MIM) in manufacturing medical devices, surgical instruments, and tools. This technique boosts performance and reliability while also promoting cost-efficiency, significantly advancing the production of medical equipment
Every medical device manufacturer is looking at the possibility of having a leaner supply chain without sacrificing qualitative needs. Metal injection molding (MIM) is a manufacturing process that has helped many global medical device manufacturers to meet those challenges.
Additionally, MIM is capable of producing complex, high-strength components in large quantities, offering superior mechanical properties, precise tolerances, and a wide range of material options. These distinctive features make it an essential technology for many industries, particularly the medical field.
Advancing Surgical Jaws by Using MIM Technology
Especially for Surgical Jaws, medical device manufacturers are impressed with the freedom MIM offers. It suits their needs and allows them to focus on identifying new-generation technology that can help provide cost-effective solutions while keeping quality and safety requirements intact.
Manufacturing surgical jaws through machining is quite challenging and time-consuming. MIM being a consistent manufacturing process can provide better consistency on the teeth profile and fit for assembly. It is also faster and can manage large volume requirements in a very short lead time.
INDO-MIM designed and manufactured a mold in its own state-of-the-art tool room, using knowledge of Metal Injection Molding (MIM) attributes that influence part output and, demonstrated precision parts meeting print spec., absolutely without any machining. With molding cycle times as less as 25-30 sec per shot on a multi-cavity mold, ramping up production was only a matter of keeping the mold engaged for a longer duration, without additional investment in machinery.
15 years back we developed that first jaw and currently manufacturing more than 60+ unique varieties of such jaws in our Medical MIM facility certified with ISO 13485 and Class 8 Cleanroom.
MIM is the optimal technology for manufacturing the small components we produce, ranging from 0.03 grams to 150 grams. Additionally, we have extensive capabilities in plastic overmolding, micro molding, and sub-assemblies.
The results were an overall lead time reduction, better quality parts, part consistency over the lifetime of the product and one-stop solution for the medical devices.
The cost saving for the customer was massive!
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