APPLICATION EXAMPLE
MIM for Titanium Orthodontic Bracket Components
Material: Titanium
Application requirement: Titanium orthodontic bracket bodies combine small archwire slots, tie wings and a bonding-base interface. Material grade, dimensions and surface requirements are defined during engineering review.
Manufacturing approach: Evaluate metal injection molding (MIM) for the main geometry, allowing for sintering shrinkage, distortion and secondary finishing at critical features.
Inspection focus: Review slot dimensions, feature consistency and surface condition against the approved drawing. Material verification and product-specific testing are defined before production.


