Magnesium: Choosing a Product Form

Magnesium-alloy selection requires a distinction between wrought stock and casting alloys. The family name alone does not define a component's properties. Material reference.

Choosing a Product Form

Start with the required geometry and production volume: a machined plate, an extrusion, a forging and a die casting are different sourcing questions. Compare AZ31B, AZ61A, AZ80A and ZK60A only in the product forms actually offered.

Manufacturing and acceptance checks

Give the mass target, stiffness requirement, environment and mating metals. Request a manufacturing and protection plan with a full alloy designation. Agree the inspection after coating or joining, and retain the supplier's handling requirements rather than applying a process intended for aluminium without review.

Compare related options

• AZ31B Magnesium
• AZ80A Magnesium
• ZK60A Magnesium

Reference and scope

Luxfer MEL Technologies: wrought magnesium billet alloy data provides material or specification background. The checks above are purchasing guidance; final acceptance values must come from the agreed grade, product specification and condition.

Send a drawing and material requirements for review. Include quantity, critical dimensions and the inspection evidence required with delivery.