Alloy Information Report for Magnesium AZ80A

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General Characteristics of Magnesium AZ80A

Magnesium AZ80A performs well for extrusions and formings that resist creep and demand high fatigue strength. Stronger than AZ61A-F, AZ80A possesses an excellent machinability rating and can be readily heat treated.

Chemical Composition of Magnesium AZ80A

• Aluminum 7.8-9.2
• Manganese 0.15 min
• Zinc 0.2-0.8
• Silicon 0.05 max
• Copper 0.05 max
• Iron 0.005 max
• Nickel 0.005 max
• Additional impurities 0.30 max
• Magnesium balance

Heat Treatment of Magnesium AZ80A

• T5 temper: Heat at 350°F (177°C) for 16 hours before air cooling
• T6 temper: Heat at 750°F (399°C) for four hours before air cooling; then reheat for 16 hours at 350°F (177°C) before air cooling

Applications of Magnesium AZ80A

• Aircraft engine parts
• Screw machine components
• Hydraulic cylinders
• Supercharger components

Machinability of Magnesium AZ80A

• High cutting speed
• Moderate feed
• Modest cut depth
• Large side and top rake
• Generous chip clearance

Workability of Magnesium AZ80A

• Avoid hammer forging
• Press to forge into shape
• Readily extruded
• Hot work from 500° to 550°F (260° to 288°C)
• Hot shortness around 750°F (399°C)

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