Why Magnesium?
Magnesium Properties
Abundant
- The 8th most abundant element (by weight) in the earth’s crust, making up more than 2% of the earth’s crust
Lighter and Stiffer
- 33% lighter than aluminum with similar structural characteristics
- Ten to 20 times higher stiffness at similar plastics density
Preferred Characteristics
- Highly repeatable and reproducible, creating precision, net shape or near net shape components due to minimal shrinkage in the metal molding process
- Maintains flatness better than plastic
- Improved heat dissipation, especially when fin construction is added to the component
- Has the potential to replace plastics, aluminum, and steel in the future
Environmentally Friendly
- Environmentally friendly process, with no odors, no emissions, and no danger to the environment
- Recyclable and can also be re-melted
View the advantages of the magnesium injection molding process.