Phillips Plastics Corp, Menomonie, Wisc. (phillipsplastics.com) has invested $2.6 million in a new Elino Metal Injection Molding (MIM) furnace to increase its capacity for clients in need of several million parts per year. The German-made furnace combines continuous debind and sintering capabilities in one unit. It also takes nearly 1,800 ft² of floor space and is capable of processing about 70 pounds of MIM parts/hr with a maximum operating temperature of 1,450C (2,640F). “This furnace doubles the production capacity and includes state-of-the-art controls for unprecedented quality and repeatability,” says Engineering Manager for MIM Tony Pelke.