Hi,
Paal wrote:
"Thixomolding injection method"
That sounds interesting, although I have no idea how that would
work - maybe similarly to the sintering method of part
production, but using some sort of binder? Anyone any idea?
I did actually think of a reason for using Magnesium (I am
assuming for the purposes of this discussion that we are talking
about alloys of the metals named) for the covers. This would be
to reduce electrolytic corrosion, which is a big problem where
metals and electricity are combined. It can be caused by two
different metals being in contact. The problem with this theory
is that the fasteners would likely not be Magnesium.
Peter Alling said:
"some high performance engines are made of Magnesium/Aluminum
alloy"
Racing engines, maybe. "Consumer units" would not last long
enough for the owner to think thay were getting value for
money. Just because it lasts for a 24hour race or a five second
drag does not confer the type of durability we are talking about
here.
With regard to weight, I think the panels could be made
sufficiently thin to offset most of the density difference. For
our more ostentatious brethren, you could have a chrome model as
very little extra manufacturing cost. Should pull some of the
"jewellery" crowd <vbg>.
I still think the whole question revolves around financial
matters, which should come as no suprise to us.
mike
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