4. Deburring
Magnesium alloys can be deburred using the same means as for aluminum alloys, bearing in mind the following observations.
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Sandblasting
This operation must be carried out on the entire sprue to completely clean the casting system and obtain clean returns by removing as much silica adhering to the metal surface as possible.
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Sawing
Band saws should be used at cutting angles and speeds suitable for magnesium alloys.
Cutting speeds used in sawing are between 400 and 1,000 m/min, with saws featuring 2 to 3 teeth per centimeter.
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Grinding
Grit size of grinding wheels or abrasive cloths should be between 30 and 150.
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Bibliography
In Techniques de l'Ingénieur, Metal materials section
Theses
- - http://www.sudoc.abes.fr
- ANTION (C.) - Etude du système Mg-Mn-Y-Gd et développement d'alliages de magnésium pour des applications structurales à chaud. - Institut national polytechnique (Grenoble) (2003)....
Standardization
French Standards Association (AFNOR)
- Le magnésium et ses alliages. Caractéristiques. Mise en œuvre. Applications. - A 65-700 - 12-1982
- Produits de fonderie. Métaux et alliages non ferreux. Tolérances dimensionnelles des pièces moulées par gravité, basse pression et dépression. - NF A 66-001 - 9-1985
- Fonderie....
Organizations
Centre technique des industries de la Fonderie (CTIF) http://www.ctif.com/
Syndicat général des fondeurs de France et des industries connexes (SGFF)
Suppliers
(Non-exhaustive list)
Supplier of alloys
Pechiney Electrometallurgie Foundry Products http://www.foundrysolution.com
Foundries
Fonderie Messier SA (Honsel International Technologies group) http://www.hit.lu
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