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MIM (Metal Injection Molding): When Metal Injection Molding Beats Machining

MIM (Metal Injection Molding): When Metal Injection Molding Beats Machining

When MIM is a practical alternative to machining for complex small metal parts — and how Promservice supports serial production.

27.05.2026

Contract Injection Molding: How to Choose a Partner for Serial Production

Contract Injection Molding: How to Choose a Partner for Serial Production

Outsourcing injection molding — when it makes sense, what the customer gets, and how Promservice delivers the full cycle from mold to finished batch.

19.05.2026

Insert Molding: Plastic Parts with Embedded Metal Inserts

Insert Molding: Plastic Parts with Embedded Metal Inserts

Threaded inserts, bushings, pins, and contacts molded directly into plastic — with fewer assembly steps and stronger joints.

10.05.2026

Choosing a Polymer for Injection Molding: A Guide to Plastics for Industrial Parts

Choosing a Polymer for Injection Molding: A Guide to Plastics for Industrial Parts

ABS, PP, PA, PC, POM, PE, and filled compounds — how to choose a material and account for shrinkage, moisture, and mold design.

02.05.2026

Repair and Modernization of Molds and Dies: Extend the Life of Your Tooling

Repair and Modernization of Molds and Dies: Extend the Life of Your Tooling

Mold repair, die refurbishment, maintenance and upgrades — how Promservice helps keep your tooling accurate, productive, and reliable.

23.04.2026

Sheet Metal Stamping: Advantages of the Technology for Mass Production

Sheet Metal Stamping: Advantages of the Technology for Mass Production

Why sheet metal stamping is one of the most efficient methods for high-volume manufacturing — and how Promservice delivers stable quality with reliable tooling.

20.04.2026

Mold Assembly and Fitting: Flatness, Parallelism, Lapping & Inspection — What Drives Repeatable Molding

Mold Assembly and Fitting: Flatness, Parallelism, Lapping & Inspection — What Drives Repeatable Molding

Even perfectly machined mold parts may fail in production if stack-up, contact surfaces, and guiding are not fitted and inspected correctly. Here is a practical checklist to achieve stable part repeatability with minimal handwork.

15.04.2026

CNC Milling of Mold Cavities: Roughing → Semi-Finishing → Finishing, HSM Toolpaths, and Surface Control

CNC Milling of Mold Cavities: Roughing → Semi-Finishing → Finishing, HSM Toolpaths, and Surface Control

How to choose toolpaths, step-over/stock allowance, and tooling for tool steels to achieve stable geometry and minimize hand finishing.

07.04.2026

EDM Electrodes: How to Make Them Right (Graphite/Copper Milling), Wear Compensation and Common Mistakes

EDM Electrodes: How to Make Them Right (Graphite/Copper Milling), Wear Compensation and Common Mistakes

A practical bridge between CNC milling and sinker EDM: how to plan geometry, offsets, and electrode sets so the cavity size matches and you avoid re-burns and rework.

30.03.2026

Machining Hardened Mold Components: Hard Milling vs EDM vs Grinding — How to Choose Without Chipping or Geometry Drift

Machining Hardened Mold Components: Hard Milling vs EDM vs Grinding — How to Choose Without Chipping or Geometry Drift

A practical decision algorithm based on geometry complexity, material condition, surface requirements, and lead time — with real-world risks of hardened tooling in mind.

24.03.2026

Turned Mold Components: Guide Pins, Bushings, Sprue Bushings, Core Pins — Which Tolerances Are Critical and Why

Turned Mold Components: Guide Pins, Bushings, Sprue Bushings, Core Pins — Which Tolerances Are Critical and Why

What is typically made on CNC lathes, which fits define mold life, where coaxiality/surface finish matters, and why saving on accuracy is risky.

16.03.2026

Lathe Chuck Jaw Types: Straight, Reverse, and Combination — How to Choose for Your Part

Lathe Chuck Jaw Types: Straight, Reverse, and Combination — How to Choose for Your Part

Jaw type affects clamping accuracy, repeatability, safety, and chuck life. Here is a practical way to select straight, reverse, or combination jaws for your workpiece.

11.03.2026