Part Size: 1-150 mm
Weight: 0.1-300 g
Tolerance: ±0.3%
Surface Finish: Ra 0.8–1.6 um
Materials: SS316L, 17-4PH, SS420, Ti Alloy etc
Density: ≥96–99% Wrought
Secondary Operations: CNC, Polishing, Laser Marking
Industry Expertise
Factory Price
OEM/ODM Services
MIM Spur Gears are precision cylindrical gears manufactured through Metal Injection Molding technology for power transmission systems requiring high accuracy, complex geometries, and cost-effective mass production. Spur gears are among the most widely used gear types due to their simple design, high efficiency, and excellent load transmission capability.
Metal Injection Molding enables the production of miniature and complex spur gears with near-net-shape geometries, significantly reducing machining requirements and improving dimensional consistency.
Typical applications include automotive actuators, smart locks, power tools, office equipment, medical devices, and consumer electronics.
MIM Gear Types Commonly Reviewed for Production:
More specific projects can be routed by gear type, such as micro gears, helical gears, worm gear parts, internal gears, or integrated gear shafts, when the drawing and application background show that a focused engineering review is needed."

Overview:
Metal Injection Molding is an ideal manufacturing process for spur gears requiring:
High dimensional precision
Complex tooth geometries
Miniaturized designs
High-volume production
Excellent repeatability
Reduced machining costs
Compared with traditional gear cutting processes, MIM provides significant cost advantages for small and medium-sized precision gears.
Available Materials:
| Stainless Steel | 304L, 316L, 17-4 PH, 420, 430, 440 |
| Titanium Alloy | Ti-6Al-4V |
| Superalloys | Inconel, Hastelloy, Co-based Low Alloy Steels, 2-8% Ni (4600, 4650) |
| Magnetic Alloys | 2-6% Si-Fe, 50% Ni-Fe, 50% Co-Fe |
| Controlled Expansion Alloys | Fe-36Ni (Invar), F-15 (Kovar) |
| Electrical Materials | Pure Copper, Beryllium-Copper, Brass |
| Tool Steels | AISI M2, M3/2, M4, T15, M42, D2 |
| Heavy Alloys | Tungsten-Copper, W-Fe-Ni, Molybdenum-Copper, Custom compostions to suit customer specifications |
Material selection can be customized according to strength, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and magnetic performance requirements.
Key Advantages of MIM Consumer Electronics Parts:
● High Precision Tooth Profiles
Ensures smooth transmission and low noise operation.
● Miniaturization Capability
Suitable for compact gear assemblies.
● Cost-Effective Mass Production
Ideal for medium and high-volume OEM projects.
● Excellent Mechanical Properties
Provides high wear resistance and long service life.
OEM & Custom Manufacturing Services:
We provide complete custom Metal Injection Molding solutions including:
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Material selection support
Mold development
Prototyping and validation
Mass production
Secondary finishing services
Global OEM supply capability
Custom designs and confidential projects are welcome.
FAQ:
Why use MIM for spur gears?
MIM enables manufacturers to produce miniature gears with complex geometries and excellent dimensional consistency at lower costs than conventional machining.
What gear sizes are suitable for MIM?
MIM is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized gears with intricate features and high production volumes."
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