How to Select Magnesium Alloy Grades by Supply Form and Manufacturing Process
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Aikerly supplies magnesium alloys in practical material forms for manufacturing, machining, forming, and die-casting applications.
We help customers select the appropriate alloy grade, supply form, size, and manufacturing route based on the required performance and production process.
Magnesium alloy rods and bars are suitable for machining, prototyping, and production of lightweight components.
Commonly supplied grades include:
AZ31B
ZK60A
Other grades subject to specification and order requirements
Available dimensions and production conditions depend on the alloy grade and quantity.
Magnesium alloy plates and sheets are available for lightweight structural and machined components.
AZ31B is a commonly used choice where low density, good machinability, and practical mechanical performance are required.
Thickness, width, length, and surface condition are specified according to the project requirements.
Magnesium alloy billet and feedstock can be supplied for downstream manufacturing processes such as machining and semi-solid forming.
Typical grades include:
AZ91D
AM60
Other suitable grades subject to process requirements
Feedstock dimensions and condition are selected according to the customer's forming process and equipment.
For production projects, Aikerly can evaluate non-standard dimensions, cut sizes, and material conditions based on the required manufacturing process.
We normally confirm the following before quotation:
Alloy grade
Material form
Dimensions
Quantity
Manufacturing process
Required mechanical or physical properties
Packaging and delivery requirements
Different magnesium alloys are suitable for different manufacturing requirements.
AZ31B is a practical choice for lightweight wrought components, plates, sheets, bars, and machined parts.
Typical advantages include:
Low density
Good machinability
Good strength-to-weight ratio
Established commercial availability
Suitable for a wide range of lightweight components
Typical form: Rod, bar, plate, sheet, and other wrought forms.
AZ91D is widely used where good castability, dimensional capability, and practical mechanical performance are required.
It can be considered for:
Die-cast components
Semi-solid forming
Lightweight housings
Structural and functional cast components
Typical form: Billet, feedstock, and other forms suitable for the selected manufacturing process.
AM60 is considered where a balance of lightweight construction, ductility, and impact performance is important.
It may be suitable for selected cast components where greater ductility is preferred over maximum strength.
Typical form: Casting feedstock and other forms subject to manufacturing requirements.
ZK60A is a high-strength wrought magnesium alloy used when higher mechanical performance is required from a lightweight material.
Material condition, heat treatment, dimensions, and production route should be confirmed before selection.
Typical form: Rod, bar, plate, and other wrought forms subject to availability.
The correct magnesium alloy should be selected from the manufacturing process and required performance, rather than from alloy name alone.
Aikerly normally evaluates:
Application → Required Performance → Manufacturing Process → Alloy Grade → Supply Form → Production Route
For example:
Machined lightweight component → AZ31B / ZK60A → Rod, bar, or plate
Cast lightweight housing → AZ91D / AM60 → Casting feedstock
Semi-solid forming → AZ91D / AM60 → Process-specific feedstock
Higher-strength wrought component → ZK60A → Wrought material
The final grade should be confirmed against the actual component design, processing conditions, required properties, and production volume.
For production orders, Aikerly can coordinate material documentation and technical verification appropriate to the project.
Depending on the order, documentation may include:
Material specification
Chemical composition
Mechanical properties
Heat-treatment condition
Material test documentation
Dimensional inspection
Batch or lot identification
Technical data shown on this website is provided for engineering reference. Final material specifications are confirmed with the customer before production.
Core Engineering Principle
The key to magnesium alloy selection is not the alloy grade itself, but:
Alignment of application, process, supply form, and material system
In real-world projects, always prioritize:
Process feasibility
Material availability
Cost control
Performance optimization comes last.
If you already know the alloy grade, send us the grade, form, dimensions, quantity, and required delivery condition.
If you are not sure which magnesium alloy is appropriate, send us the component requirements and manufacturing process.
We can then review the material selection and supply route before quotation.
For specific materials, forms, specifications, quantities, and end-use requirements, Aikerly may request additional information for technical and compliance review before quotation.