Jkay Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 This aerospace part was cast (and finished) in one operation. No machining was required. It is made using LiquidMetal technology. If you know anything about machines, this is incredible. Scratch-proof, stronger than titanium at 1/3 the bulk, and corrosion-proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarrettP1 Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Is it a polymer or a ceramic? (I'm guessing a ceramic....I'm using more of those in surgery these days...very strong and light...good in compression, not so good in torsion) Garrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 From the article: Cult of Mac article (Apple bought controlling interest in Liquid Metal tech) The alloys, also known as bulk metallic glasses, are as strong as titanium but use only one-third of the material. It can be mixed with very small amounts of precious metals to make jewelry-like finishes, or optimized for functions such as an antenna. And while titanium scratches and magnesium corrodes, Liquidmetal is scratch and corrosion proof, and resistant to greasy marks. "You get fingerprints all over them and they just disappear," Merkel says. "You could add gold or silver to get a beautiful look you've never seen before." If this material is torsionally un-suitable, I doubt they could create aerospace quality pipe nipples out of it .. the nipples would snap off. I understand that some iPhones and iPads ship with a Liquid Metal SIM card ejector tool, the size of a small paper clip. From what I read, it is un-bendable by hand unless you "hurt or cut your fingers" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroAvia Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Is it a polymer or a ceramic? (I'm guessing a ceramic....I'm using more of those in surgery these days...very strong and light...good in compression, not so good in torsion) Garrett Neither, it is a metallic alloy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 pretty cool technology.. This model uses the technology on it's bezel and has been out for almost a year now.. pretty impressive video I found: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZcsWVqLC5I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 whoa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakortheblue Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Oh, so that's how the name came about... I thought it was just an marketing thing. Well, you learn something new everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 There is also a Omega PO out,the Case is made from liquid metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 There is also a Omega PO out,the Case is made from liquid metal you mean like the one i just posted above? pretty sure omega only has one liquid metal model and it's the PO i just posted a video of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Ups yes you are right. It's the bezel only with ceramic insert. The Case is stainless steel. I missed your post while I'm on my Iphone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btocamelo Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 wow...crazy stuff...wonder if they can make a Terminator T-1000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 wow...crazy stuff...wonder if they can make a Terminator T-1000? shhh... please don't disclose my identity.... I'll be back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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