SINTERED METAL SOLUTIONS FOR CONSUMER GOODS

Sintered metal components for consumer goods – precision you can see and feel

In the consumer goods market, millimeters and milligrams make the difference. Components not only have to work technically – they must offer flawless surfaces, fit into miniaturized installation spaces, withstand high rotational speeds and remain affordable. Schunk Sinter Metals manufactures consumer goods components with two complementary manufacturing processes: axial pressing for high-volume molded parts and metal injection molding (MIM) for precision components with complex geometries. In the consumer goods market, millimeters and milligrams make the difference. Components not only have to work technically – they must offer flawless surfaces, fit into miniaturized installation spaces, withstand high rotational speeds and remain affordable. Schunk Sinter Metals manufactures consumer goods components with two complementary manufacturing processes: axial pressing for high-volume molded parts and metal injection molding (MIM) for precision components with complex geometries.

Two manufacturing processes – one point of contact

Axial pressing is the proven standard process for simple to medium component geometries in high volumes. Press forces from 30 to 8,000 kN, outstanding process stability, and economical large-scale production make it the process of choice for gears, bearings, cams, and functional components that need to be manufactured in the millions.

Metal injection molding (MIM) unlocks geometries that axial pressing cannot achieve: undercuts, threads, wall thicknesses as thin as 0.4 mm, and three-dimensional free-form surfaces – straight from the process, without costly post-processing. In series production, MIM components reach densities of minimum 96% and higher, along with mechanical properties comparable to forged parts.

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Watches & wearables

Case parts, bracelet links, clasps, crown tubes, and small gears for mechanical and electronic watches as well as smartwatches. Outstanding surface quality, the premium look of stainless steel alloys, and the highest reproducibility even at million-unit volumes.

Power tools

Bevel gears for angle grinders, planetary gears for cordless screwdrivers, bearings and coupling parts for saws and drills. Simpler geometries produced economically with axial pressing, complex components with MIM – wear-resistant, smooth-running, ready-to-install.

Household appliances

Gears, bearings, pump rotors, and actuator components run inside automatic coffee machines, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, and kitchen appliances – manufactured using axial pressing or MIM depending on geometry. Self-lubricating sintered bearings operate maintenance-free over the entire product lifetime.

Locks & locking systems

Cylinders, pin cores, latches, levers, and housing components for locks and locking systems. Complex internal contours, fine threads, and undercuts directly in the green part – without costly post-processing, ideal for high-volume series production.

Personal care & lifestyle products

Razors, hair removal devices, and premium design accessories. Design freedom, weight savings, and a high-quality metal look – complemented by electroplating or PVD coatings as a final finishing step.

Your benefits with Schunk Sinter Metals in the consumer goods market

Axial pressing and MIM from a single source – the optimal processes for every requirement
MIM: maximum design freedom – undercuts, threads, thin wall thicknesses straight from the process
Outstanding surface quality for premium products (0.2 to 5 µm)
Tolerances down to +/-0.5% of nominal size – reproducible at million-unit volumes
Broad material range: stainless steel, high-alloy steels, non-ferrous metals
All finishing options: electroplating, PVD, heat treatment, mechanical post-processing

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Are you developing consumer goods and looking for experienced MIM-Partner for serial production? Whether it's watch parts, power tool gearboxes or design elements - we’ll support your project from the initial geometric concept all the way through to delivery of a product ready for installation.