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Globus Metal Powders

High-Performance Metal Powders Optimised for Metal Injection Moulding

At Globus Metal Powders, we provide ultra-high-purity, flow-optimised metal powders engineered specifically for Metal Injection Moulding (MIM). MIM is a powder metallurgy (PM) process that combines the design flexibility of plastic injection moulding with the material properties of fully dense metal components, enabling the production of complex, high-precision parts at scale.

The MIM process begins by mixing fine metal powders with a polymer binder to create a feedstock. This feedstock is then injected into a mould, cooled, and the binder is removed. Finally, the part is sintered to achieve near-full density and the desired mechanical properties. The quality of the metal powder is critical at every stage – from feedstock formulation and injection to sintering – influencing flowability, packing density, sinter shrinkage, and final component integrity. 

Globus powders are engineered to provide consistent particle size distribution, optimised morphology, and ultra-low oxygen content, ensuring excellent feedstock homogeneity, defect-free moulding, and reliable sintering behaviour.

ADVANTAGES OF GLOBUS POWDERS IN MIM

1. Optimised Particle Size and Morphology 

  • Fine, spherical powders allow uniform feedstock mixing and consistent mould filling, reducing defects such as voids or warping. 
  • Improves packing density and ensures predictable shrinkage during sintering. 

2. Ultra-Low Oxygen and Impurity Control 

  • Minimises oxide formation and inclusions, which can compromise sintering and mechanical properties. 
  • Ensures clean, high-performance microstructures in the final component. 

3. Consistent Chemistry and Batch Traceability 

  • Supports repeatable MIM production, ensuring mechanical and dimensional consistency across large production runs. 
  • Critical for aerospace, medical, defence, and industrial applications where reliability is non-negotiable. 

4. Enhanced Flowability and Feedstock Performance 

  • Promotes smooth mould filling and reduces pressure fluctuations during injection. 
  • Minimises defects such as short shots, voids, or surface irregularities, improving yield. 

5. Predictable Sintering Behaviour 

  • Tight control over particle morphology and chemistry ensures uniform densification and minimal distortion. 
  • Supports the production of high-strength, near-net-shape components with excellent surface finish. 

APPLICATIONS ACROSS INDUSTRIES

MIM enables the production of complex, high-precision metal components that would be difficult or expensive to manufacture using traditional methods:
  • Medical: surgical instruments and precision components requiring biocompatibility and dimensional accuracy. 
  • Aerospace: small, high-strength components such as brackets, fasteners, and engine hardware. 
  • Defence: precision mechanical parts and fittings where reliability under stress is critical. 
  • Automotive and Industrial: gears, valve components, connectors, and wear-resistant hardware for high-volume production. 

By combining Globus powders with MIM processing, manufacturers benefit from repeatable mechanical properties, high density, and near-net-shape accuracy, reducing post-processing and improving overall production efficiency.

APPLICATIONS ACROSS INDUSTRIES

WHY CHOOSE GLOBUS METAL POWDERS

Globus powders provide the material foundation for high-performance MIM components, enabling manufacturers to produce complex parts at scale with exceptional mechanical properties and surface finish.

OUR METAL POWDERS

Explore our GMP® metal powders suitable for this manufacturing process.

GMP® P92™

GMP® P92™ from Globus Metal Powders is a chromium-molybdenum ferritic-martensitic steel…

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GMP® F75™

GMP® F75™ from Globus Metal Powders is a cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr)…

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GMP® 939™

GMP® 939™ from Globus Metal Powders is a nickel-chromium-cobalt superalloy powder…

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GMP® 02-833™

GMP® 02-833™ from Globus Metal Powders is a premium nickel-aluminium bronze…

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GMP® SA508™

GMP SA508™ from Globus Metal Powders is a low-alloy steel powder…

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GMP® 300M™

GMP® 300M™ from Globus Metal Powders is a high-strength, low-alloy steel powder optimised for…

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GMP® M300™

GMP® M300™ from Globus Metal Powders is a premium maraging steel…

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GMP® Alloy X™

GMP® Alloy X™ from Globus Metal Powders is a nickel-chromium-cobalt superalloy…

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GMP® 13-8Mo™

GMP® 13-8Mo™ from Globus Metal Powders is a martensitic precipitation-hardening stainless steel powder…

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GMP® 15-5PH™

GMP® 15-5PH™ from Globus Metal Powders is a martensitic precipitation-hardening stainless steel powder…

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GMP® 17-4PH™

GMP® 17-4PH™ from Globus Metal Powders is a martensitic precipitation-hardening stainless steel powder…

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GMP® EUROFER97™

GMP® EUROFER97™ from Globus Metal Powders is a ferritic-martensitic steel powder…

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GMP® 316L™

GMP® 316L™ from Globus Metal Powders is a low-carbon austenitic…

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GMP® 718™

GMP® 718™ from Globus Metal Powders is a nickel-chromium-iron superalloy powder…

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GMP® 625™

GMP® 625™ from Globus Metal Powders is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum superalloy powder…

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