Attribute

MIM

  PM

Casting

Machining

Density of Theoretical

98%

85%

95 to 99%

100%

Relative Strength

100%

50%

98%

100%

Magnetic Response

100%

70%

95%

98%

Surface Finish

0.8µm / 32 RMS

2µm

3µm

0.2 to 2µm

Wall Thickness

7.5 to 0.1mm

2mm

5mm

2mm

Complexity

high

Low

Medium

High

Design Flexibility

High

Medium

Medium

Low

Production Rate

Med./High Vol.

High Volume

Low Volume

Low Volume

Material Range

High

Medium

Medium

Medium

Mass Range

0.003g to 1kg

0.1g to 10kg

1g up

0.1g up