Thixomolding is a technology for producing high-quality magnesium components, offering advantages such as improved part quality, less tool wear, and reduced energy use. Developed over 25 years, it …

Thixomolding is a semi-solid manufacturing process specifically developed for magnesium alloys, wherein magnesium granules are heated to a semi-solid state and injected into a preheated die to …

This guide delves into what thixomolding is, its benefits, applications, and how it can be a game-changer for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in these sectors.

Thixomolding® is a casting method where magnesium is simultaneously sheared and heated until it becomes dough-like in consistency, and then injected into a mold, creating a laminar flow front like …

Magnesium thixomolding produces thinner, lighter and stronger parts than are possible with engineered plastics and die casting. This process also offers numerous cost advantages over other production …

Oct 14, 2025 · Thixomolding is one of the two major processes in semi-solid metal forming. Its core involves reheating a thixotropic alloy ingot to a semi-solid temperature range (approximately 500 …

Magnesium injection molding (MAG), or thixomolding, is a single-step process where magnesium alloy chips are heated, processed into a semi-solid state and injected into a mold.

Dec 30, 2024 · Thixomolding is a sophisticated and highly efficient manufacturing process that primarily uses magnesium alloy chips as its raw material. These chips are fed into a barrel, where they are …

Thixomolding is a semi-solid (Thixotropic) molding process for magnesium somewhat analogous to plastic injection molding. Magnesium chips are fed at ambient temperature into a heated barrel and …

Jun 10, 2025 · Thixomolding is a semi-solid metal (SSM) forming process that involves heating a metal alloy to a temperature between its solidus and liquidus temperatures, creating a thixotropic mixture.