In today's metal-based gadgets, you either need to bend a piece of sheet metal, or die-cast with an inferior alloy like aluminum or magnesium.

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The technique is called "deep drawing, " in which a sheet of metal is pressed around a die until it thins out and is joined perfectly.

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The machine is made of magnesium through and through, with pressed metal on the lid and a die-cast variety on the bottom.

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The American Marines operated on my foot and inserted metal pins, which will remain there until I die.

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While the die-hards and the conference attendees mixed peacefully, Metallica fans on the heavy-metal band's website complained later about the corporate crowd.

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