Indo MIM, a leading global supplier of precision-engineered products using Metal Injection Molding (MIM) has received three MPIF PM Design Excellence Awards at the recently concluded Powder Metallurgy Conference PM- 2013 at Chicago, Illinois.
In the automotive engine design category, Indo-US MIM received the Grand Prize for the “Threaded Port, Metal Support Ring and Sensing element”. The MIM Threaded Port, Metal Support Ring and Sensing element is estimated to save the customer 50% over the cost of fabrication using alternate technologies.
Indo-MIM also received a Grand Prize in the Consumer Segment for a Tool holder assembly consisting of two MIM parts—a tool holder and a grip-spring tensioning
part that goes into a woodworking tool for fine!detail carving. The MIM design contributes to a LEAN operation for the customer by substantially reducing lead time through the elimination of many processing steps.
In the automotive segment, Indo-MIM received an Award of Distinction for a fuel-control gear segment that goes into a device that regulates the entry of fuel into the engine. Converted from a machined part, the gear segment is fabricated via MIM from a low!alloy steel at a savings of 80% over the previous method. The fabricator delivers nearly three million pieces annually to the customer.
After receiving the prestigious award, Dr Shivashankar, Vice President, Operations said: “It feels great to be globally recognized for the products we manufacture using MIM. These recognitions always motivate us to convert and manufacture lot more complex products via MIM and bring much needed cost savings to our customers”.
MPIF's Design Excellence Awards recognize designs emphasizing the improved net shape, precision, innovative fabrication methods, production efficiency, sustainability contributions, and manufacturing cost reduction capable with powder metal technology. Throughout its long and distinguished history, MPIF has been a stalwart champion of this innovative technology helping advance the art and science of Powder Metallurgy while promoting its benefits to prospective end users.
“Winning parts of Indo-MIM in the awards aptly demonstrate that the technology is not resting on its laurels, but these exemplary components fabricated via MIM signal a push into new territories. This recognition by our industry gives us an assurance that our valued customers are satisfied with the technology we provide and at the same time we are carving a niche at every step to achieve our ultimate goals,” said Krishna Chivukula Jr., CEO, Indo- US MIM Tec Pvt.Ltd., Bangalore.