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INVESTMENT
CASTING AND M.I.M. COMPARISON
These two techniques are distinguished by very different
production processes even though the output is always a steel
part: our aim is to help the costumer in finding out the suitable
choice for techical requirements.
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| ATTRIBUTE
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INVESTMENT
CASTING |
MIM |
| Dimensional accuracy |
± 0.7 % of nominal dimension |
± 0.4 % nominal dimension |
| Mould cost |
Medium-low |
Medium-high |
| Surface roughness (Ra) |
3.2 |
1.6 |
| Steel range |
Very wide |
Restricted |
| Geometrical complexity achievable |
Medium-high |
High |
| Part weight |
Max 5 Kg |
Max 60 grams |
| Profile and shape details |
Medium-high |
High |
| Lot dimension |
Flexible |
High |
| Mechanical properties |
Equal |
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| MICROFOND
BRESCIANA srl - Viale Europa, 8 - 25040 Monticelli
Brusati (BS) - Tel.0306850679 - Fax 0306850759 |
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