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ThixoMolded
components provide exceptional qualities over conventional die-cast
parts. The charts below highlight the advantages of ThixoForming over
conventional die-casting.
| Industry |
Characteristics
Required |
Light
Weight |
High
Strength |
High
Ductility |
Thermal
Conductivity |
EMI/
RFI |
Tight
Tolerance |
Fluid
Pressure
Test/
Hermetic |
Thin
Wall |
| Automotive |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
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Consumer
Electronics |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
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Consumer
Hardware |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
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X |
Electronic
Packaging |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Typical Mechanical Properties—Thixomolding vs. Die-Cast Mg.
AZ91D
| Property |
Thixomolded |
Die
Cast |
| Ultimate
Tensile Strength |
295
MPa [43.0 KSI] |
230
MPa [33.0 KSI] |
| Yield
Strength |
184
MPa [26.0 KSI] |
150
MPa [22.0 KSI] |
| Elongation
% |
10% |
3% |
| Density |
98% |
88% |
Thixomold vs. Die-Cast Part Comparison
| Process |
Complexity |
Net Shape |
EMI/RFI
Shielding |
Material
Properties |
Tolerance
Capabilities |
Thin Wall
Capabilities |
| Thixomold |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
| Die Cast |
Average |
Good |
Average |
Average |
Average |
Average |
| Squeeze Cast |
Fair |
Average |
Good |
Excellent |
Fair |
Fair |
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