Well the idea of die casting is really refreshing.
Will it be a trend?
Lets hope not.
Summary of Die Cast (Vs forged and then CNC on forged material)
Die Cast:
Light with low production cost (after tooling)
Poor tension strength due to pockets, cracks and non aligned grain
Does not tolerate bending (brittle)
Cracks and voids allow entry points for corrosion to start.
Very easy to machine, drill and tap
Poor strength and high levels of impurities that add to the weakness.
IE: Lighter as its less dense, but more brittle, easier to shatter rather than dent, etc.
Its only advantages are in the manufacturing, and cost savings, not in user benefit. (Other than a reduced cost, and ability to less expensively obtain certain shapes, etc....which can be important as a separate issue)
Die cast aluminum is used for cheap, less durable products. Forged aluminum is used for more durable products.
So, not saying its not a nice light, etc...just pointing out that presenting die cast Al as some sort of technological breakthrough is misleading, as its a step backwards in quality...not progress.
I liked your review, very well done Sir!
