Which magnesium alloys can RapidDirect CNC machine?

RapidDirect CNC machines AZ31B and AZ91D magnesium alloys.

What is the difference between AZ31B and AZ91D?

AZ31B offers good machinability, weldability, and vibration damping. AZ91D is a cast magnesium alloy known for strength, castability, and corrosion resistance.

What are common applications for magnesium parts?

Magnesium parts are used in aerospace structures, automotive components, electronic housings, camera bodies, laptop frames, and robotics.

Does magnesium machining require special safety measures?

Yes. Fine magnesium chips and dust can ignite. Appropriate machining controls, chip removal, housekeeping, and fire-safety procedures are important.

Magnesium for Custom Parts

Magnesium Material Overview

Magnesium is a lightweight metal with a high strength-to-weight ratio, good machinability, and effective vibration damping. RapidDirect CNC machines AZ31B and AZ91D for aerospace, automotive, electronic, and industrial components.

Lightweight performance: Magnesium's low density supports weight reduction in custom components.
High strength-to-weight ratio: Magnesium alloys provide useful strength at a low weight.
Good machinability: Magnesium supports CNC machining of intricate and precise components.
Vibration damping: Magnesium alloys help absorb vibration in moving and structural parts.

Selection note: Choose AZ31B for machinability, weldability, and vibration damping, or AZ91D for castability, strength, and corrosion resistance. Magnesium chips and dust can ignite, so machining requires appropriate process controls and fire-safety procedures.

Manufacturing Processes for Magnesium

Magnesium CNC Machining

Custom magnesium parts CNC machined by RapidDirect for prototypes and production.

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Compare Magnesium Alloys

Compare AZ31B and AZ91D by yield strength, fatigue strength, elongation, hardness, and density.

AZ31B Magnesium

AZ31B is a lightweight magnesium alloy with good machinability, weldability, and vibration damping. Its aluminum-zinc composition supports higher strength than pure magnesium, making it a versatile choice for aerospace structures, camera bodies, laptop frames, and other weight-sensitive parts.

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