What is CERAMIC INJECTION MOLDING?

Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM) is an advanced technology, used to produce complex, high-precision 3D profile ceramic parts in large quantities. CIM is a manufacturing process that combines the advantages of injection Molding and ceramic material properties, resulting in a cost-effective and efficient method of producing ceramic parts.

CIM parts

Ceramic Injection Molding parts

Ceramic Injection Molding( CIM) Materials

  • High Alumina (90% to 99.5%)
  • Zirconia (YSZ and MSZ)
  • ZTA (Zirconia Toughened Alumina)

These materials have excellent mechanical properties such as high strength, hardness, wear resistance, withstand high working temperatures good electrical insulation and excellent dielectric properties making them ideal for applications in the Medical, Automotive, Electronics, Aerospace, and consumer industries

Ceramic Injection Molding Applications:

CIM in Medical Applications:

  • Ceramic Tips: Radio Frequency Systems
  • Bio ceramics: Hard spinal tissue, Cranio-maxillofacial hard tissue, Joints, Knee components, Hip replacements
  • Ceramic Spacers: Medical pumps, Blood shear valves components
  • Ceramic Feedthroughs: Medical Diagnostic Equipment’s

CIM in Aerospace Applications:

  • Engine System: Insulators, Bearings, Nozzles, and Insulation components
  • Fuel Systems: Fuel Filters and Injectors
  • Avionics: Electronic components such as Sensors, Circuit Boards and Connectors
  • Airframe components: Bearings, Bushings, and Gears

CIM in Automotive Applications:

  • Engine Components: Bearings, Pistons, Valve guide, Insulations and Exhaust system uses ceramic components
  • Ceramic Holders, Tubes: EV relays, Fuses

Advantages of Ceramic Injection Molding:

  • High precision and tight tolerances.
  • Complex geometries without machining
  • Excellent surface finish
  • Overall part size and weight reduction
  • Consolidation of multiple components into a single design

Reduction of part count and assembly time

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Ceramic Core:

Ceramic cores are used in the investment casting process to create internal cavities and hollow sections in castings. They are made from a mixture of fine ceramic powders and binders and are shaped to match the internal geometry of the desired casting. They are placed inside the investment mould before it is filled with molten metal and are removed after the metal has solidified and cooled. Ceramic cores are commonly used in the production of complex shapes and hollow sections in aircraft and aerospace components, as well as in medical and dental implants, and various industrial and automotive parts. This results in a high-quality final product with minimal defects and a consistent surface finish.

Ceramic Core

Image Source: Ceramic core for investment casting – refractory high-performance minerals and innovative solutions – Imerys

Conclusion:

In conclusion, Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM) is an advanced technology that offers many advantages over conventional ceramic manufacturing methods. CIM is used to produce high-precision, complex ceramic parts in large quantities, making it an efficient and cost-effective method of production. CIM is used in various industries such as medical, automotive, aerospace, and industrial, due to the excellent mechanical properties of ceramic materials. The use of ceramic core in CIM also provides an added advantage of high-quality final product with minimal defects and a consistent surface finish.

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Andan, Marketing @ INDO-MIM