Expanding The Application Field Of Metal Injection Molding For Electronic Cigarettes

MIM is a must-have phone holder for iPhones and a synonym for camera metal protective frames in the 3C industry. However, in addition to these, precision parts in electronic cigarettes also use MIM processing. The degree of metal processing on the market is probably not as fast as MIM metal powder injection molding technology. Only by confirming the specifications and actual dimensions of the samples can efficient and fast processing be achieved. This advantage has been reflected in phone holders and camera accessories.

In 2018, the sales of mid to high end smartphones declined, and the use of MIM products in smartphones was gradually decreasing. However, new advantages emerged in the e-cigarette industry, with most of the metal parts of e-cigarettes being processed using MIM. As a new type of product, e-cigarettes have a taste similar to cigarettes and are more beneficial for smokers compared to cigarettes. Although the policy on e-cigarettes is not yet fully mature, the number of e-cigarette users has significantly increased, with at least 20.8 million e-cigarette users worldwide. Consumer demand naturally leads to an increase in the quantity of products, and as a MIM injection process that can achieve efficient processing, it is essential to apply it to the processing of electronic cigarette accessories.

 

Compared with processes such as processing and pressing, MIM metal injection molding technology appears to be more efficient and precise in hardware accessories. Because metal injection molding produces very small and fine stainless steel parts. Dimensional errors, wall thickness, and hole thickness can all achieve high accuracy. The complex shape of the parts, small size, and high output are all advantages of MIM technology. At present, many accessories related to electronic cigarettes have been involved in MIM processing, such as electronic cigarette holders, atomizer bases, shells, etc.