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Originally Posted by Cory
I see no real safety risk associated with magnesium in the operation of the robot or in the pits at an event.
That being said, you could burn your shop down if you are milling/turning/sawing it and create fine chips that accumulate and aren't cleared out of the machines.
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Cory accurately identifies the hazard of working with magnesium. It's not so much with the robot in competition.
My camera body is cast magnesium, due to the weight benefits provided.