Magnesium Die Casting Handbook
 
This is the first comprehensive review of magnesium die casting operations. The basic die casting technology for magnesium is similar to aluminum die casting, however, important differences exist that must be clearly identified. This new book covers the full range of magnesium information needs for product designers, die designers and die casters. The first chapter covers these aspects of magnesium: safety, alloys and their properties, equipment for magnesium die casting, molten metal preparation, tooling, design, dimensional repeatability and tolerances and gating. Subsequent chapters provide detailed coverage of: magnesium melting and handling; corrosion properties and surface finishing; safety; and machining.
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter
1 Introduction
2 Safety
3 Alloys
4 Equipment
5 Melting & Handling
6 Tooling
7 Environmental Considerations
8 Prototyping
9 Alternative Processes
10 Machining
11 Corrosion, Finishing, and Joining