Surface Finishes & Plating
Kinetics' Metal Injection molding process produces components with densities that are generally equal to or greater than 97% of theoretical wrought material densities. The high densities result in as-sintered surface finishes that are typically 32 µin Ra. With the addition of secondary operations such as tumbling, grinding, and polishing, surface finishes better than 16 µin Ra can be achieved. Additional information regarding surface finishes can be found in the "material properties" section of our web site through our home page.
Kinetics' MIM materials can be readily plated or surface treated with standard processes used on wrought materials with no need for special surface preparations. Examples of some plating and surface treatments offered are: electroless nickel, chrome, zinc, chromate, nickel Teflon, black oxide, and passivation.
