Thixomolded Mangesium Injection Molding Design Guide

ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE

HIGH PERFORMANCE

POLYMERSMAGNESIUM

THIXOMOLDINGTHERMOSET

MOLDINGTHERMOPLASTIC

MOLDING

AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS

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PAINT & LASER ETCH

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Thixomolded Magnesium Injection Molding Design Guide

Confidential – Not for External DistributionConfidential – Not for External DistributionDesign to the benefits of Thixomolding

Confidential – Not for External DistributionConfidential – Not for External DistributionAreas to consider in design

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Confidential – Not for External DistributionConfidential – Not for External DistributionRib Design Basics

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