Magnesium Extrusion
Magnesium Extrusion Description
Features:
Magnesium extrusion produces lightweight, high-strength components with precise cross-sectional shapes and excellent surface quality. This process offers superior dimensional accuracy, good mechanical properties, and enhanced structural consistency. With excellent machinability and thermal conductivity, extruded magnesium products are ideal for complex designs requiring both strength and weight reduction. Magnesium extrusion enables efficient production of customized profiles with stable performance in demanding environments.
Applications:
Extruded magnesium products are widely used in industries such as:
Industrial: Used for structural frames, supports, and customized components in high-performance machinery and equipment.
Aerospace: Applied in lightweight structural parts, frames, and profile components where strength and weight reduction are critical.
Automotive: Used for structural components, brackets, and lightweight frames to improve fuel efficiency and overall vehicle performance.
Electronics: Ideal for housings, frames, and structural parts in electronic devices, offering lightweight design and efficient heat dissipation.
Miji Magnesium provides high-quality magnesium extrusion products in various alloy grades and profile designs. We can also customize extrusion solutions according to your specifications. If you have any requirements, please contact us at sales@mijimg.com.
- Understanding the Magnesium Extrusion Process
The extrusion process is a key technology in modern manufacturing for producing metal profiles withlarge deformations, complex cross-sections, and high performance. For Shanghai MIJI MagnesiumIndustry, precise control of the temperature window and extrusion ratio during the extrusion processis the core method for transforming large, as-cast magnesium alloy billets into products with automotiveand aerospace-grade mechanical properties.
| Alloy Name | Status | Shape | US Specifications | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ31B | AZ31B-O | Rod
| AMS 4375, AMS 4382 | lightweight magnesium alloy with excellent formability, ideal for complex stamping and bending applications. |
| AZ31B-H24 | AMS 4377 | work-hardened magnesium alloy with higher strength and good formability for lightweight structural parts. | ||
| AZ31B-H26 | AMS 4376 | stronger work-hardened magnesium alloy with reduced formability, used for lightweight structural applications. | ||
| AZ31B-F | ASTM B90/B90M, ASTM B107/B107M, ASTM B91 | fully annealed magnesium alloy with excellent formability for complex shaping processes. | ||
| AZ80A | AZ80A-T5 | Rod | ASTM B107, ASTM B91, QQ-M-40B, QQ-M-31B, AMS 4360 | AZ80A-T5 is a high-strength magnesium alloy with good creep resistance for demanding structural applications |
| AZ91D | AZ91D-F | Rod, Profiles | ASTM B107 | die-cast magnesium alloy with good corrosion resistance and general-purpose mechanical properties. |
| ZK60A | ZK60A-T5 | Rod, Tube | AMS 4352, ASTM B107, ASTM B191, AMS 4362 | high-strength magnesium alloy with excellent fatigue resistance for critical structural parts. |
| ZK60A-F | ASTM B107/B107M | fully annealed magnesium alloy with good ductility for forming and machining applications. | ||
| AZ61A | AZ61A-F | Rod, Tube | AMS 4350 | AZ61A-F is a magnesium alloy with good strength and excellent formability in the annealed condition. |
| AZ61A-T5 | AMS 4362 | medium-high strength magnesium alloy with improved mechanical performance for structural applications. | ||
| AM50 | AM50A-F | Profiles | UNS M10500; ASTM B94 | ductile magnesium alloy with excellent energy absorption and good formability. |
| AM60 | AM60A-F | Profiles | ASTM B94 | ductile magnesium alloy with high impact absorption and excellent casting performance. |
| WE43 | WE43A-T6 | Rod | ASTM B91, ASTM B80 | high-performance magnesium alloy with excellent strength, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance for aerospace use. |
| ZE41A | ZE41A-T5 | Rod | ASTM B80, AMS 4439 | magnesium alloy with good strength, creep resistance, and stability for structural applications. |
| AZ91E | AZ91E-T6 | Rod | ASTM B80, QQ-M-56B | high-strength magnesium alloy with improved corrosion resistance for structural and industrial applications. |

Magnesium alloy offers the definitive lightweight structural solution by fusing a high strength-to-weight ratio with excellent precision CNC machinability and superior damping and seismic resistance.
Magnesium alloy guarantees ultralight structural frame performance by pairing high precision and wall uniformity with superior energy and vibration damping.
Magnesium alloy delivers maximum structural reliability by blending high torsional and bending rigidity with an ultralight, precision-dimensioned profile and superior damping and energy absorption.
Magnesium alloy enables an ultralight design for high-speed inertia by combining enhanced precision stitching damping with stable, CNC-machined hole specifications.
Surface Treatment & Protection
Surface treatment is essential for extending the service life of magnesium products. Advanced processes like MAO provide high-end protection, while conversion coatings and painting offer cost-effective solutions for large-scale industrial use. Selecting the appropriate treatment ensures optimal performance across aerospace, automotive, and electronics applications.
Quality Control & Testing
A comprehensive quality control and testing system is essential to ensure magnesium products meet demanding performance and safety requirements. From raw material verification to final inspection, each stage plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, reliable components for advanced industrial applications.
