Thread: The use of MIM parts - S&W's explanation
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Old 12-01-2011, 02:12 PM
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Regarding the cost difference, keep in mind that with the MIM material there is probably very little to zero loss, since it's injected.

The bar stock has to be milled down - I would guess a significant portion of bar stock is wasted when parts are milled.
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