Videos tagged with Metal Injection Molding

This video from Magpul provides an in-depth look at their new Breslau EDC knife, showcased at SHOT Show 2024. A Magpul representative details the knife's innovative Metal Injection Molding (MIM) blade, which uses a proprietary steel equivalent to S35VN, and highlights the manufacturing process including Hot Isostatic Pressure (HIP) for enhanced toughness and edge retention. The design emphasizes reduced part count through integrated features.

This video from ARFCOM News provides an expert-level overview of new product introductions and updates from Magpul at SHOT Show 2026. Featuring insights from Magpul executive Duane Liptak, the content covers new color formulations for magazines and furniture, updates to the Ruger RXM frame line, the full production of Breslau folding knives utilizing Metal Injection Molding, expansion of AMAG magazines for the Sig P365 platform, and the final shipping of the FDP/FDC folding defensive pistol and carbine in collaboration with Zev Technologies.

This video debunks the widespread claim that Colt revolvers are failing due to MIM (Metal Injection Molding) hammers. The speaker, TheYankeeMarshal, argues that while Colt does use MIM parts, including hammers, this is common across many manufacturers like Smith & Wesson, Taurus, and Ruger. He attributes isolated failures to manufacturing defects, not an epidemic, and explains that modern MIM processes produce parts as durable as older forged components. The video emphasizes distinguishing between individual failures and systemic issues, urging viewers to be critical of internet hysteria.

This video provides a critical, in-depth technical audit of PTR Industries firearms, comparing them to original Heckler & Koch (H&K) models. The analysis, featuring a professional gunsmith, highlights significant quality control issues in modern PTR production, including manufacturing defects like MIM part failures and misaligned components, contrasting them with the historical quality of early PTR builds and original H&K firearms. The assessment suggests that the value proposition of PTR as a budget H&K alternative is now questionable due to these manufacturing concerns.

This video addresses claims made about manufacturing changes in firearms, specifically focusing on the transition from stamped parts to Metal Injection Molding (MIM). The speaker clarifies that a quoted $30 cost saving per pistol was an expression, not a literal figure, and that the issue involves a variety of parts, not just a single component like the striker safety lever. The core concern highlighted is a potential reduction in quality and the alleged outsourcing of manufacturing to India for MIM processes, rather than a simple cost-saving measure.

This entry details the Smith and Wesson Model 10-11 revolver, focusing on its historical context as a secondary weapon for Dumfries and Galloway Police during the Lockerbie bomber trial at Camp Zeist. It highlights the Model 10-11's manufacturing specifics, its service history in British police forces, and its eventual replacement by semi-automatic pistols. The entry emphasizes the revolver's significance as an artifact tied to a major historical event and the final era of revolvers in British policing.

This video from SHOT Show 2025 highlights new product releases from Magpul and Aimpoint. Magpul introduces a line of soft goods including rifle cases, range bags, and EDC bags, emphasizing no-nonsense storage solutions. They also unveil new MIM (Metal Injection Molded) blades, showcasing a manufacturing process that allows for complex geometries and competitive pricing. Aimpoint presents its ACRO C-2 optic, featuring a patent-pending 'ACUT' system that mounts the sight lower into the slide for improved sight picture alignment with iron sights, enhanced ruggedness, and compatibility with various Glock models.

This video from Magpul details their expansion into Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology, building on their expertise in polymer injection molding. They highlight how MIM allows for complex metal part manufacturing, exemplified by their MBUS Pro sights and a new line of knives using proprietary MVN35 steel. The content emphasizes Magpul's commitment to material science, in-house manufacturing in the USA, and rigorous quality control using advanced techniques like Lumafield CT scanning.

This book review covers 'Textbook of Pistol Technology and Design' by Dr. Peter Dahllhammer, a mechanical engineer working for Walther. The book serves as an introductory to intermediate college-level textbook on firearm manufacturing from a commercial perspective, focusing on semi-automatic 9mm handguns. It details manufacturing technologies, part production, heat treatment, spring design, and handgun features like hammer vs. striker systems and safeties. The review highlights its comprehensive nature for those interested in the 'how' of gun production, rather than just the 'if it works'.

This product spotlight from SHOT Show 2020 features Agescan International discussing their Tungsten Super Shot (TSS). TSS is highlighted as a premium ammunition component made from 95% tungsten and 5% iron powder, offering superior hardness, density, penetration, and range compared to lead. The manufacturing process involves injection molding and polishing. Agescan also produces steel shot and tungsten penetrators for defense applications.

This entry details the complex development process of the AK-50 rifle, as explained by Brandon Herrera. It covers prototype evolution (V1 to V4), significant machining challenges requiring advanced CNC capabilities, and the strategic adoption of modularity and new manufacturing techniques like DMLS. The focus remains on critical safety components and the self-funded nature of this ambitious project.