Why Magnesium Injected Metal Molding?
Advantages over Magnesium Die-Cast
Process
- Less component shrinkage (.5%) due to lower injection molding temperatures
- Components can be thinner and more lightweight
- Insert components (bushings, etc.) can be molded in with greater precision
- Better dimensional accuracy
- Zero degree draft possible – net shape bearing bores
- Improved corrosion and creep resistance
Manufacturing
- Less porosity due to laminar flow and lower metal temperatures
- Weldable, heat treatable material
- Shorter solidification times = shorter cycle times
Cost
- Cost advantage through prolonged tool life
- Lower scrap rate due to improved component quality
- Greater yields
- Improved operating equipment efficiency (OEE)
View why magnesium has become a major player in component design and manufacture.
View the properties of injection molded magnesium alloys versus other magnesium alloys. (PDF)