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Timetable

Monday, February 24

8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Registrationand Continental Breakfast (PIM Tutorial Attendees only)

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Registration - Conference Attendees

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

PIM Tutorial (Separate Fee)

10:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

MIMA Standards Committee Meeting (MIMA Standards Committee Members Only) Includes Lunch

1:00–1:45 p.m.

MIMA Board of Directors Meeting (MIMA Board Members Only)

2:00–4:00 p.m.

MIMA Membership Meeting (MIMA Members Only)

5:30–7:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception at Kymera International 

Tuesday, February 25

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m.–Noon

Technical Sessions/Process & Product Innovation

Noon–1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00–4:30 p.m.

Technical Sessions/Process & Product Innovation

5:30–7:00 p.m.

Tabletop Exhibition & Networking Reception

Wednesday, February 26

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m.–Noon

Technical Sessions

Noon–1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00–4:30 p.m.

Technical Sessions

* Program subject to change.

 

 

MIM2018 Exhibitors

 

DESIGN CASE STUDIES
Case studies will be presented throughout the conference.

 

MIM2018 Exhibitors

Monday, February 24, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Separate Fee)


POWDER INJECTION MOLDING TUTORIAL
Matthew Bulger
ATPM Consulting 
Former MIMA President

   

  This course is an ideal way for anyone looking for a solid grounding in the technology of PIM to obtain a comprehensive foundation in a short period of  time.  Topics that will be covered include:

  • Introduction to the manufacturing processes: feedstocks, molding, debinding, sintering, and finishing
  • Definition of what constitutes a viable PIM component Selection of materials based on components expectations and required properties
  • Assessment of the critical features of dimensional accuracy and material performance
  • Comparison of PIM to competing technologies
  • Review of the economical advantages of PIM
  • New applications, emerging markets, and examples of products never thought possible in net-shape manufacturing until PIM.

 

 

Tuesday, February 25

Technical Sessions/Process & Product Innovation - More information coming soon.

Wednesday, February 26

Technical Sessions - More information coming soon.

 
 
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