ZK60-T5 MAGNESIUM

[prostocktom]

ANY ONE OUT THERE MACHINING THIS ALLOY. LOOKING AT MAKING SOME PARTS FROM IT. WAS WONDERING ABOUT IT.

 

[TVP]

I am not actively involved in machining Mg, but I recommend reviewing the following brochure from Hydro Magnesium on the subject:

http://www.hydromagnesium.com/HITS/OSL02201.NSF/Files/PDF brochures/$file/Machining-23107-Eng.pdf

 

[YYS]

Be careful with the chips when you do machineing. Clean the machine as offen as you can and put them in a designated container. This is to prevent any risk of fire.