Advances in Manufacturing Processes for Magnesium Alloys

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Authors

  • Hajo Dieringa
  • Jan Bohlen
  • Norbert Hort
  • Dietmar Letzig
  • Karl Ulrich Kainer

The present paper reviews the present potential of magnesium and its alloys as structural light-weight material in transportation industry. An overview will be given on the state of the art in casting technologies of magnesium alloys in order to broaden possible applications in light weight construction. Further, wrought magnesium will be emphasized as a challenge for developing magnesium towards a competitive constructional material. Future needs in all regards involve further alloy development which has to need the special requirements for each process. An overview on actual research activities in Europe and also especially in Germany will be given.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEssential Readings in Magnesium Technology
EditorsSuveen N. Mathaudhu, Alan A. Luo, Neale R. Neelameggham, Eric A. Nyberg, Wim H. Sillekens
Number of pages6
PublisherWiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
Publication date03.03.2014
Pages19-24
ISBN (Print)9781118858943
ISBN (Electronic)9781118859803
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 03.03.2014
Externally publishedYes

    Research areas

  • High Pressure Die Casting, Magnesium, Protective Gases, Research Projects, Wrought Magnesium
  • Engineering