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Magnesium vs Competing Materials?

April 26, 2017Competing Magnesium Materials vs

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Magnesium vs Competing Materials?

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Vs. Aluminum: • 33% Lighter • Superior Machining • Greater Die Life • Large thin-walled near net shape casting • Similar or greater mechanical properties • Greater general corrosion resistance Vs. Steel: • 75% Lighter • Component consolidation/integration (No welding costs & less assembly costs) • Significantly lower tooling costs • High heat conductivity • Complicated thin-walled near net shape • Superior dimensional stability/repeatability Vs.