May 11, 2023
Originally designed for stamping, but the complex geometry was too much of a challenge, the powder metallurgy (PM) metal injection molding (MIM) process was selected for this one-piece firearm slide release. The air quenched and tempered S7 tool steel component was a Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) 2022 PM Design Excellence Awards Competition winner. Make PM your preferred metal-forming solution! Share this post and follow PickPM on LinkedIn or visit us at PickPM.com. #powdermetallurgy #advancedmanufacturing #PickPM #MIM
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