Magnesium Alloy Vs Plastic

Plastic and steel were once the staples in consumer electronics casings. Today, that doesn't seem to have changed. However, many of the new electronics that seem to be sporting a lightweight plastic housing, or strong steel one are actually comprised of neither. Today consumer electronics are made largely of a magnesium alloy.The DeceptionMagnesium alloy materials closely resemble the special plastics used in electronic casings. The Thixomolding process can create magnesium alloy products that are much thinner than previous plastic and steel models. The alloy is often considered a space-age invention because of its ability to be molded into a very thin

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