MIM & AM for Firearms
DSB Technologies manufactures high-precision and high-performance firearm components, including parts such as triggers, sears, levers, hammers, and more. Utilizing our expertise in powder metallurgy and sintering, DSB uses Metal Injection Molding (MIM) and Additive Manufacturing (AM) to deliver highly complex components with tight dimensional tolerances and part-to-part repeatability that’s necessary for seamless assembly. Our process converts complex geometries into durable, net-shape components that outperform the efficiency of traditional multi-axis machining.
Why Firearms Customers Partner with DSB
Firearm production hinges on absolute consistency for small components at scale, in which every part must be an exact match from the first to the millionth. DSB Technologies secures this high-volume uniformity through:
- Net shape production
- Tight dimensional control
- Complex geometry
- U.S. based manufacturing
- ITAR-compliant
- High-density and high-strength materials
- Corrosion resistance
- Consistent part-to-part repeatability
- Custom material composition
- High-volume production using MIM
- Reduced machining and secondary operations
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Typical Applications / Parts
MIM has become a pivotal technology used across the firearms industry for decades. Our MIM capabilities produce the intricate geometries required for modern firearm platforms, including but not limited to:
- Triggers
- Sears
- Slides
- Suppressor baffles and caps
- Firing Pins
- Extractors
- Breech Blocks
- Release Buttons
- Bolt Heads
- Levers
- Hammers
Manufacturing Technologies for Firearm Components
From complex geometries to high-volume production requirements, firearm manufacturers need processes that balance component performance, design flexibility, repeatability, and cost.
DSB Technologies combines advanced powder metal manufacturing, metallurgy, and engineering expertise to help firearm OEMs evaluate the right process for their applications.
Manufacture complex firearm components with less machining and greater design flexibility.
Metal injection molding enables the production of intricate metal components with complex features that can be difficult or costly to machine. For firearm manufacturers, MIM offers opportunities to consolidate features, reduce secondary operations, and scale production of small, detailed components.
Support high-volume firearm component production with consistent, repeatable manufacturing.
Powder metal compaction provides an efficient manufacturing approach for firearm components with geometries suited to conventional pressing. Near-net-shape forming can reduce material waste and machining requirements while supporting repeatable production at scale.
Achieve the metallurgical properties firearm components require.
Sintering plays a critical role in developing the strength, density, and material characteristics of powder metal components. DSB's sintering expertise helps firearm manufacturers evaluate and optimize processing conditions around component performance and production requirements.
Evaluate material performance and manufacturability before committing to production.
Firearm components can face demanding mechanical, wear, and dimensional requirements. DSB works with manufacturers to evaluate material options, component geometry, and manufacturing feasibility early in development, helping identify potential challenges before scaling production.
Explore complex firearm component designs beyond conventional manufacturing constraints.
Metal binder jetting creates opportunities for firearm components with complex internal features, unconventional geometries, or designs that are difficult to manufacture using traditional methods. Combined with DSB's metallurgy and sintering expertise, the technology offers a path to evaluate innovative designs for production feasibility.
Meet firearm component requirements with the right finishing and machining processes.
Some firearm components require additional machining, sizing, heat treatment, or surface finishing to meet application-specific requirements. DSB helps evaluate secondary operations as part of the overall manufacturing strategy, balancing dimensional accuracy, performance, and production efficiency.
Materials Engineered for Firearm Component Performance
Firearm components demand materials that can meet specific requirements for strength, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and dimensional accuracy.
DSB engineers and metallurgists work with firearm manufacturers to evaluate material selection based on component function, operating conditions, and production requirements. From established MIM alloys to custom material development, we help identify materials that balance performance and manufacturability.
Our MIM material properties meet or exceed the applicable requirements of MPIF Standard 35.
4140 Alloy Steel
Strength & Toughness
S7 Tool Steel
Impact Resistance & Toughness
4605 Low-Alloy Steel
Strength & Hardenability
300 Series Stainless Steel
Corrosion Resistance
17-4 PH Stainless Steel
Strength & Corrosion Resistance
400 Series Stainless Steel
Wear & Corrosion Considerations
The Right Material Starts With the Application
Not every firearm component has the same performance requirements. Material selection depends on how the part functions, the stresses it experiences, its operating environment, and the manufacturing process.
DSB combines materials expertise with advanced powder metal technologies to help firearm manufacturers evaluate the right material and production approach.
Federal Firearms License - Type 07
DSB Technologies is a federally licensed Type 07 Manufacturer of Firearms. This license enables DSB to manufacture firearms and firearm components in accordance with applicable federal requirements, expanding our ability to support customers in the defense and firearms industries with advanced manufacturing solutions.
FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSEE
FFL Type 07 — License No. 3-39-XXXXX-XX-XX-20426
Manufacturer of Firearms
