Typical Magnesium Thixomolding Alloys

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The following is a listing of some magnesium alloys that have been made by thixomolding, including links to articles and presentations on this subject. | For additional resources, visit http://www.materialstechnology.org | | | |
Alloy | Description | Article or Presentation | Link | | | |
AM50A | High ductility Mg-Al-Mn alloy. | S. LeBeau, R. Decker and D. M. Walukas, "Production of Magnesium Powertrain Components via Thixomolding", GPC Powertrain Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, September 2002. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | D. Walukas, S. LeBeau, N. Prewitt, and R. Decker, "Thixomolding? - Technology Opportunities and Practical Uses" | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | T. Pastirik, "Thixomolding of Magnesium", Mag III Symposium, Houten, 2004. | View Presentation | | | |
| | R. Kilbert, "Thixomolding-What should Designers Know?", New Design Opportunities Seminar, Lelystad, May 2005. | View Presentation | | | |
AM60B | High ductility Mg-Al-Mn alloy. | T. K. Nandy, J. W. Jones, T. M. Pollack, D. M. Walukas and R. F. Decker, "Blended Magnesium Alloys Produced by the Thixomolding Process", Magnesium Technology 2002, TMS, pp. 215-220. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | R. Beals, S. Lebeau, O. Roberto and P. Shashkov, "Advances in Thixomolding Magnesium Alloys Part II", Magnesium Technology 2003, TMS, pp. 283-288. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | F. Czerwinski, "Semisolid Processing and Its Application to Magnesium Alloys", Magnesium Technology 2005, TMS, pp. 341-344. | Acquire the Article | | | |
| | R. Kilbert, "Thixomolding-Magnesium & Injection Moulding", New Design Opportunities Seminar, Lelystad, May 2005. | View Presentation | | | |
AZ91D | Highly castable, most often applied die casting alloy.  Has excellent castability and good strength. | M. Cabibbo, E. Cerri, E. Evangelista, S. Spigarelli, M. Talianker, and V. Ezersky, "Microstructural Study and Mechanical Properties of a Thixoformed AZ91", Magnesium Technology 2000, TMS, pp. 301-310. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | D. M. Walukas, R. F. Decker and A. W. Totten, "Effect of Beryllium Content in Thixomolding AZ91D", Magnesium Technology 2001, TMS, pp. 95-98. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | F. Czerwinski, P. J. Pinet, and J. Overbeeke, "The Influence of Primary Solid Content on the Tensile Properties of a Thixomolded AZ91D Magnesium Alloy", Magnesium Technology 2001, TMS, pp. 99-104. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | T. K. Nandy, J. W. Jones, T. M. Pollack, D. M. Walukas and R. F. Decker, "Blended Magnesium Alloys Produced by the Thixomolding Process", Magnesium Technology 2002, TMS, pp. 215-220. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | A. R. Moore, C. J. Torbet, A. Shyam, J. W. Jones, D. M. Walukas and R. F. Decker, "Fatigue Behavior of Thixomolded Magnesium AZ91D Using Ultrasonic Techniques", Magnesium Technology 2004, TMS, pp. 263-268. | Read the Full Article | | | |
ZAX8506 | Mg-Zn-Al-Ca alloy for improved elevated temperature performance.  This alloys limited die castability makes it a good candidate for thixomolding. | E. A. Nyberg, D. J. Edwards and R. H. Jones, "Microstructure and Microchemistry of Creep Resistant Magnesium Alloys", Magnesium Technology 2001, TMS, pp. 169-174. | Read the Full Article | | | |
Mg-Al-Ca (various) | Heat resistant alloys. | T. Tsukeda, A. Maehara, K. Saito, M. Suzuki, J. Koike, K. Maruyama and H. Kubo, "Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Heat Resistant Mg-Al-Ca Alloys Formed by Thixomolding", Magnesium Technology 2000, TMS, pp. 395-402. | Read the Full Article | | | |
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