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type of aluminium Apple is using for it's Mac's
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It's anodized aluminum. But they don't publish what the specific alloy used is. This Apple Patent article gives some details on the other elements contained in the various layers.
www.patentlyapple.com
You could likely get close with aircraft aluminum and having it anodized to the color you want.
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You could likely get close with aircraft aluminum and having it anodized to the color you want.
It's anodized aluminum. But they don't publish what the specific alloy used is. This Apple Patent article gives some details on the other elements contained in the various layers.
Apple Patents reveal how the Aluminum Unibody MacBook Enclosure is made from Recycled Pop and Beer Cans & more
In 2018 Apple revealed that the MacBook Air's enclosure was using 100% recycled aluminum. This revelation was met with thunderous applause from the audience. Our report presents the video of that keynote segment covering this single point.
You could likely get close with aircraft aluminum and having it anodized to the color you want.
Thank you very much velocityg4 for that helpful info!!
Regards,
Bill