why haven't we heard more about this?

[DeBenGuzzi]

http://mpg-mfg.com/

apparently a magnesium alloy stronger than alum and even lighter that doesn't corrode or ignite, wtf, why wouldn't more companies such as say ducati or aprilia use something like this over regular magnesium? is it more expensive than gold? I don't see any prices or even too much info on it but just watched an old video from jay leno's garage and it looks like the real deal and should be used over titanium and magnesium.

[luhbo]

And have you seen how green all this wonderful stuff is?

 

Hubert

[Skeeve]

http://mpg-mfg.com/

apparently a magnesium alloy stronger than alum and even lighter that doesn't corrode or ignite, wtf, why wouldn't more companies such as say ducati or aprilia use something like this over regular magnesium? is it more expensive than gold? I don't see any prices or even too much info on it but just watched an old video from jay leno's garage and it looks like the real deal and should be used over titanium and magnesium.

 

Well, there's lots of questions involved w/ "why not?"

 

How well distributed is knowledge of its existence?

 

What physical parameters associated with its use [castable, wrought, heat treatment concerns?] For instance, if it can *only* be cast, then that limits its applicability.

 

And lastly, how long has this alloy been available? Like most proprietary products, widespread application will only occur once it becomes public domain; until then, it will only see comparatively limited use.

[DeBenGuzzi]

well yes the bare metal is ugly but you can anodize it or powder coat it so thats not of concern. Hmm too bad its not more widely used unless something is actually wrong with it, like an astronomical price.