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Help finding a company that can weld magnesium alloy

Posted: 13 Aug 2011, 21:33
by chriscd
Hi,

The air ducting cases on my 2.0l engine need welding. I understand they are made from magnesium alloy and I haven’t found anyone local (Crewe) that can do the job. :( Does anyone know of a place in the North West (or further afield if necessary) where I can get the job done?

Thanks for your help in advanced


Chris.

Re: Help finding a company that can weld magnesium alloy

Posted: 14 Aug 2011, 15:07
by toomanytoys
Pretty sure they are not mag alloy.. thats type 1 stuff and the Type 4 is much stronger and heavier..

Re: Help finding a company that can weld magnesium alloy

Posted: 14 Aug 2011, 15:39
by heatonwhite
G & G fabrication farnworth bolton just had my bell housing done

Re: Help finding a company that can weld magnesium alloy

Posted: 16 Aug 2011, 15:48
by chriscd
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll give them a call.

I believe the ducting cases are mag alloy because:

the local engineering workshop believed they were and has had experience of type 1 stuff
the weight of the ducting castings is low when compared with the crankcases which are 'normal' aluminium.