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MAGNESIUM TXM:
THIN, LIGHT, STIFF, SHIELDING, CONDUCTIVE AND RECYCLABLE

This cooling fan is lighter than the plastic design it replaced and has more precise airfoil definition for energy efficiency.

Electronics enclosures, such as digital projectors and laptop computers, use TXM to provide stiffness, strength, EMI shielding, impact protection and thermal management in a thin wall, recyclable, compact package.

High-performance components demand the best in manufacturing and material performance as systems get smaller, lighter and more energy efficient. Magnesium TXM delivers thin wall, high stiffness, lightweight, impact resistant components that are readily recyclable. As a design replacement for injection molded plastic, cast metal, advanced composite materials and even sheet metal fabrications, TXM has become one of the fastest growing global part manufacturing technologies. Consider the next generation of material and process technology, consider Magnesium TXM.

WHERE CAN MAGNESIUM TXM WORK FOR YOUR PRODUCTS:

» INJECTION MOLDED DESIGNS: Stiffer than plastic = Thinner Walls; Lightweight; EMI Shielding without plating or fillers; Thermally conductive; Tight dimensional tolerances; Reduced material usage; Completely recyclable. USE EXISTING PLASTIC INJECTION MOLD TOOLS IN TXM NOW!
» SHEET METAL DESIGNS: Consolidate parts into one molded piece; Multi-compartment shields and enclosures; Eliminate assembly steps, fasteners, etc.; Improve system rigidity.
» CAST METAL DESIGNS: Lighter than aluminum (34%), zinc (72%) and steel (76%); Thinner Walls; Superior surface finish; Low porosity (<1%) for mechanical and “leak free” performance.
» POLYMER COMPOSITE DESIGNS: Mechanical properties and density similar to graphite/epoxy and fiberglass/epoxy systems; Isotropic structural performance; Material cost a fraction of PMC; Eliminate cost and variability of lay-up and assembly.
» MULTIPLE FUNCTIONALITY SYSTEMS DESIGNS: Enhance speed to market by combining Structural + EMI Shielding + Heat Transfer & Thermal Management + Tight-Tolerance Precision functionalities into a Lightweight, High-Performance, Recyclable component.
» INNOVATIVE NEW DESIGNS: Leverage the powerful material combination and process of Magnesium TXM for your new design ideas!


TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF TXM ALLOY AZ91D

Density/Specific Gravity lb/in^3(g/cc) 0.065(1.81)
Typical Wall Thickness -min in(mm) 0.020(0.50)
Electrical Conductivity %IACS 12
Shielding Effectiveness @ 0.020" dB >85
Elastic Modulus MSI (G Pa) 6.5(45)
Ultimate Strength KSI (M Pa) 36(243)
Thermal Conductivity Btu/ft-hr-F (w/m-K) 41.8(72)
Specific Heat Btu / lb - F (J/g-K) 0.245(1.03)
UL94 Flame Exposure Results   DNI / DNB
Material Composition Mg + 9%AI + 1% Zn
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