Injection molding metal is not the most common way to produce a three-dimensional metal part. The traditional methods – machining, forging, and, the most popular, casting – still hold sway most of the time.

But, molding metal is a sometimes-overlooked concept that can be a viable option for designers looking for ways to make a component that combines the benefits of metal’s mechanical properties with the design flexibility of an injection molding operation. This is especially true for high volume, complex parts that maybe too small or too difficult to do easily with the more conventional method