Magnesium in Die Cast Parts

Magnesium is one of the top three structural metals used in the die casting process.  It is an ideal metal for die casting due to its lightweight properties and having the lowest density of all structural metals.  It is almost as lightweight as plastic and is good for use in components where weight is an important factor.

There are several applications for magnesium; as a component of aluminum alloys, as a die casting material, removing sulfur in the production of iron and steel, and in the production of titanium in the Kroll Process.  In its purest form, magnesium is strong and very lightweight making it a choice metal for high volume part manufacturing.  One of the main applications is its use in automotive and truck components like engine parts and high-grade car wheels.  In fact, Volkswagen Group has used magnesium in its engine components for years as well as BMW and Porsche.

Another application of magnesium die cast parts is in electronic devices.  Its low weight and good mechanical and electrical properties make it ideal for mobile phones, computers, and cameras.  It has also been used as an aerospace construction metal for aircrafts.   

Lastly, magnesium has several unique uses because of its flammability.  It burns at approximately 3,100 ^oC and produces an intense, bright white light while burning.  Because of its high combustion temperature, it is used for starting emergency fires, used in flash photography, flares, pyrotechnics, and fireworks sparklers. 

Magnesium is the third most commonly used structural metal and has a variety of uses and applications.  Its light weight property makes it a useful metal for electronics applications and it also has full recyclability.  It is a leading metal choice for manufacturing die cast parts.