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316L MIM Feedstock For Metal Injection Molding

316L MIM Feedstock For Metal Injection Molding

316L MIM feedstock (also known as MIM compound) is a ready-to-use granulated raw material specially formulated for metal injection molding. It combines gas-atomized 316L stainless steel powder with optimized binder systems, uniform granulation for injection molding machines.
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316L MIM feedstock for metal injection molding
 

316L MIM feedstock (also known as MIM compound) is a ready-to-use granulated raw material specially formulated for metal injection molding. It combines gas-atomized 316L stainless steel powder with optimized binder systems, uniform granulation for injection molding machines.

316L is a low-carbon austenitic stainless steel with outstanding corrosion resistance. MIM parts made from our 316L feedstock are widely used in medical devices, fluid components, food & sanitary equipment, sensor housings, and precision industrial hardware.

We supply feedstock for catalytic debinding, thermal debinding and water-soluble debinding routes to match your existing MIM production line.

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Available Binder System Options
 

 

 

Catalytic Debinding Feedstock Fast debinding speed, low carbon residue after sintering. Ideal for large-scale industrial MIM production, widely adopted in European MIM factories.

 

Thermal Debinding Feedstock Flexible equipment requirement, no acid gas needed. Suitable for small-batch production and lab trials.

 

Water-soluble Debinding Feedstock Environmentally friendly, mild debinding process. Low investment on debinding furnace.

Typical Applications

 

 

  • Medical precision components (non-implant medical hardware)

  • Sanitary / food contact parts

  • Fluid valves, pump bodies, nozzle components

  • Sensor housings, instrument fittings

  • Automotive corrosion-resistant small parts

  • Aerospace auxiliary non-load components

 

Note: For implant-grade medical applications, please contact us for dedicated material specification review.

 

Our Advantages of 316L MIM Feedstock

 

✅ Consistent particle dispersion, no powder-binder separation during injection

✅ Stable shrinkage between batches, less trial work for mold calibration

✅ Low oxygen formulation option for high-corrosion requirement

✅ Custom powder loading & custom granule size available

✅ Small trial samples available for DFM and process testing

✅ Batch test certificate provided with each shipment (particle size, oxygen, carbon)

✅ Full MSDS documentation for export & customs clearance

 

Technical Support & Order Information 

 

  • MOQ: Negotiable, lab sample quantity available

  • Formulation customization: Acceptable

  • Documents supplied: COA, MSDS, TDS

  • Shipment: Packed in moisture-proof sealed drums. We support export to EU and other regions.

Send your RFQ today, tell us your debinding technology and target part size. We will recommend the most suitable 316L MIM feedstock and provide full technical data sheet.

 

 

Product Specification

 

Stainless Steel Series

Feedstock models

Powder Type

Product Brief

17-4PH

Gas atomization

Precipitation hardening stainless steel, suitable for high polishing products

17-4PH

Water atomization

Precipitation hardening stainless steel, suitable for general products

316L

Gas atomization

Imported austenitic stainless steel, suitable for high polishing products

316L

Water atomization

High cost performance austenitic stainless steel, suitable for general products

316L

Gas atomization

High cost performance austenitic stainless steel, suitable for high polishing products

304L

Gas atomization

High cost performance austenitic stainless steel, suitable for high polishing products

304L

Gas-water atomization

High cost performance austenitic 304L steel feedstock

301

Gas-water atomization


Austenitic stainless steel feedstock

420A

Gas atomization

Martensitic stainless steel, heat treatable, high hardness, good toughness

430L

Gas atomization

Ferritic stainless steel with high heat resistance

440C-Nb

Gas-water atomization

Martensitic stainless steel, quenchable to improve hardness and wear resistance

PANACEA

Gas atomization

Austenitic stainless steel, nonmagnetic, nickel free, high hardness

Ni18Co9Mo5

Gas-water atomization

Maraging steel, high toughness and hardness

904L

Gas atomization

Austenitic low carbon and high nickel stainless steel is a kind of high polishing material with corrosion resistance

Low Alloy Steel Series

Feedstock model

Powder Type

Product Brief

Fe2Ni05Mo

Carbonyl

Ferritic low alloy steel, hardness and toughness can be strengthened by quenching or salt bath

 

Fe8Ni05Mo

Carbonyl

Ferritic low alloy steel, hardness and toughness can be strengthened by quenching or salt bath

2200

Carbonyl

Ferritic low alloy steel, hardness and toughness can be strengthened by quenching or salt bath

1010

Carbonyl

Carbon structural steel, hardness and toughness can be strengthened by quenching or salt bath

8620

Carbonyl

Hardness and toughness can be strengthened by quenching or salt bath

Special Alloy Series

Feedstock Model

Powder Type

Product Brief

HK30

Gas atomization

High alloy heat resistant steel with austenite ferrite dual phase structure

4J29

Gas-water atomization

Also named Kovar alloy

Invar36

Gas-water atomization

Fe Ni alloy with ultra low expansion coefficient

IN718

Gas atomization

Superalloy

SKD11

Water atomization


General die steel has good wear resistance and quenching property

Tungsten alloy


Water atomization

W-Ni-Fe,W-Ni-Cu high specific gravity alloy

Soft Magnetic Series
Feedstock Model

Powder Type

Product Brief

Fe3.5Si

Gas atomization

As iron cores for generators and transformers, Fe3Si has also been made into audio or video heads, card readers, etc

Fe6Si

Gas atomization

Fe Si soft magnetic alloy

1J79

Gas-water atomization

Permalloy series with low magnetic permeability and high saturation magnetic induction

1J22 (FeCo50V)

Gas atomization

Fe Co V soft magnetic alloy with high saturation magnetic induction strength

Nickel zinc ferrite

Water atomization

Nickel zinc high frequency soft ferrite (different permeability)

Nonferrous Metals and their alloy series
Feedstock Model

Powder Type

Product Brief


Pure copper


Gas atomization


The conductivity and thermal conductivity of copper are second only to silver

Bronze

Gas atomization

High hardness, plasticity, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, bright color

Brass

Gas atomization

The mechanical properties and wear resistance are very good

Chromium copper

Gas atomization

It has high strength and hardness, good conductivity and thermal conductivity

Titanium and alloy

Gas atomization

(α+β) type titanium alloy has good mechanical properties and high specific strength

Model Name

OSF

MFI
(ISO 1133)

Sintering Density (g/cm³)

Sintering Temperature (℃)

17-4PHA

1.165±0.003

2000±500

>7.7

1280

17-4PHB

1.165±0.003

1000±500

>7.6

1280

304LB

1.165±0.003

1000±500

>7.7

1360

316LA

1.165±0.003

1500±500

>7.8

1360

316LB

1.165±0.003

1000±500

>7.8

1360

316LC

1.165±0.003

1500±500

>7.8

1360

420A

1.165±0.003

1000±500

>7.6

1280

430LB

1.165±0.003

1000±500

>7.6

1280

440C-Nb

1.165±0.003

1000±500

>7.5

1280

P.A.N.A.C.E.A

1.165±0.003

1000±500

>7.5

1280

HK30

1.165±0.003

1000±500

>7.6

1280

4J29

1.150±0.003

1000±500

>7.8

1360

1J79

1.150±0.003

1000±500

>8.0

1360

FeSi3.5

1.216±0.003

1000±500

>7.6

1280

4605

1.216±0.003

1000±500

>7.5

1280

2200

1.216±0.003

1000±500

>7.5

1280

Fe4Ni05Mo

1.216±0.003

1000±500

>7.5

1280

Fe8Ni05Mo

1.216±0.003

1000±500

>7.6

1280

1010

1.216±0.003

1000±500

>7.5

1280

C110

1.216±0.003

1200±500

>8.3

1050

42CrMo4

1.216±0.003

1000±500

>7.5

1280

 

 

 

Application

AM

Additive manufacturing

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Powder metallurgy(PM)

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Our  Testing Equipment
 
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Powder nitrogen oxygen analyzer
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scanning electron microscope

 

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Fluorescence Spectrometer Element Analyzer
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Powder Laser Particle Size Tester             
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Bulk density, tap density, flowability tester

 

 
Our factory & quipment
 
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Powder Nitrogen Oxygen Analyzer
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Powder Chemical Composition Tester
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Powder Chemical Composition Tester
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Fluorescence Spectrometer Element Analyzer
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precision parts processing line
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Bulk Density, Tap Density, Flowability Tester

 

 
Our factory & Office
 
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Our Packing
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FAQ

1. What is MIM feedstock?

MIM feedstock is compound of metal powder + polymer binder. It is the raw pellet material fed directly into injection molding machine for MIM production.

2. What debinding type should I choose for 316L MIM feedstock?

Catalytic debind is preferred for mass production. Thermal debind is better for small batches. We can adjust formula based on your furnace.

3. Can I get free sample?

We offer trial samples for process evaluation. Please contact our sales team for sample quotation.

4. Is 316L MIM material corrosion resistant?

Yes. Sintered 316L MIM parts have excellent resistance against salt water, acid and humid environment.

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