MAGNESIUM TOOLING PLATE

Magnesium is the lightest of all structural metals, aluminum being 1.5 times heavier and steel being 4 times heavier. Wrought magnesium tooling plate (alloy AZ31B) has the following benefits and characteristics:

DAMPING

Absorbs vibration for longer life, while retaining dimensional stability.

TOOLING

4 to 5 times greater tool life.

FINISH

Up to 5 times more machinable than rolled aluminum.

COSTS

Machine dry, without oil or chemicals.

WEIGHT

Easier handling saves energy and time.

FLATNESS Eliminates surface machining.
STABILITY No stress relief after machining; no warps and is dent resistant.
WELDING Strong weldments up to 95% of parent metal, with minimal porosity.
ALKALI-RESISTANT Makes for easy cleaning.
CORROSION
RESISTANT
A wide variety of chemical treatments exists for corrosion protection, alteration of surface appearance, and to provide a base for painting. Basic engineering precautions averts galvanic corrosion.
STRENGTH Excellent strength and stiffness per unit weight.
NON-GALLING Sound and rugged surface, offering a low coefficient of friction and minimum wear,
RAPID HEAT
DISSIPATION
Ideal for a broad range of operating temperatures, from 350 degrees Fahrenheit to -30 degrees Fahrenheit.
NONMAGNETIC Good for electrical and computer applications.
UNIT VOLUME
YIELD
Greater amount of finished magnesium material obtained, pound for pound.
SALVAGE Scrap retains a consistently high level of value.

Magnesium Tooling Plate Standards

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