Replace Copper.
Go Stainless Steel.
Copper costs have doubled in five years. Manufacturers of fire protection equipment, bathroom fixtures, and water distribution components face unsustainable margin erosion. 304 stainless steel MIM delivers the same form, fit, and function — at 40–60% lower material cost, with superior corrosion resistance in wet fire and bathroom environments. We handle the entire conversion: engineering, tooling, sampling, and production ramp.
Every Copper Component Has a Stainless Steel Equivalent
Our MIM process converts copper and brass parts across six product categories — maintaining identical form factors while dramatically reducing material cost.
Why Manufacturers Are Switching from Copper to Stainless Steel MIM
Copper prices have surged 110% since 2020. MIM 304 stainless steel is the structural answer.
Dramatic Material Cost Savings
304 stainless steel MIM feedstocks cost 40–60% less per kilogram than equivalent copper alloys. Annual savings often exceed six figures for a single product line.
Net-Shape Precision, No Secondary Machining
MIM achieves ±0.3% dimensional tolerance. Complex internal geometries are formed in a single cycle — eliminating multi-step machining and brazing.
Superior Mechanical Performance
304 stainless steel delivers 2–3× the yield strength of common copper alloys, with 97%+ sintered density for fire system and bathroom applications.
Rapid Conversion Timeline
Most conversions are production-ready within 6–8 weeks. Tooling in 3–4 weeks; first-article samples within 6 weeks of design freeze.
Ready to Break Free from Copper Pricing?
Send us drawings for any copper or brass component. Our engineering team will deliver a free conversion feasibility assessment within one business day.