Applications: Medical and Orthodontic

Applications for Metal Injection Molding: Medical and Orthodontic

Orthodontic components

One of the first major application areas for Metal Injection Molding was for orthodontic brackets and this still remains a major product for the industry.

These extremely small precision parts are usually made from 316L stainless steel, however Ceramic Injection Molding is increasing being used to make translucent brackets that have a much more discreet appearance.

Surgical instruments

Metal Injection Molding has, over the last 20 years, become an essential manufacturing technology for the medical device industry, thanks to its ability to produce high volume precision components to net-shape.

Implantable Metal Injection Molded devices

There has been much progress towards the development of implantable MIM products for applications such as drug delivery devices and joint replacements.