Here are some guidelines to best match the advantages of CIM:
Sizes
- Less than 100 grams.
- Wall thicknesses < 0.5 inch.
- Wall thicknesses > 0.010 inch.
Shapes
- CIM allows for complex features on all three axis.
Tolerances
- Most economical when designed ± 0.003 in. per linear inch of dimension.
- Tolerances as tight as ± 0.001 in per linear inch can be achieved.
- Small dimensions tolerances of ± 0.0005 in per linear inch can be held.
Densities
- From approx 95% to 99+% of full material density.
Quantities
- Quest can mold one part up to several thousand.
- The highest part quantities offer the best cost benefits.
Materials
Include:
- Alumina
- Zirconia
- Blends thereof
- Cermets
Properties
- CIM equals or exceeds other forming methods such as machining, pressing, slip casting, etc.
- The Quest Technology process yields a component with a fine grain structure, essentially fully dense, resulting in outstanding physical properties.
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