German Firm Invests in Vacuum Sintering Furnace

“Zimmer GmbH Kunststofftechnik, part of the Zimmer Group, Rheinau, Germany, has invested in an additional vacuum sintering and debinding furnace. By adding this furnace to its production facilities, the company reports that it is increasing its operational efficiency and expanding its Metal Injection Molding (MIM) material portfolio.

The new sintering furnace can reach temperatures of up to 1,550°C in an argon atmosphere and enables sintering under vacuum, partial pressure and overpressure. The flexible atmosphere selection means that various gases such as nitrogen, argon or hydrogen can be used.

With a usable space of 188 litres, the furnace expands the company’s previous production capacity. In addition, titanium and titanium alloys can now be processed more efficiently, opening new manufacturing possibilities for customers.

Zimmer GmbH Kunststofftechnik offers a range of process technologies, from plastic injection molding to elastomer technology and MIM.”

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