Laser welding of ultralight magnesium alloy

• Main Author: Tang, Wee Min.
• Other Authors: Zhou Wei
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Materials::Metallic materials::Alloys
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/16666
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Magnesium is the lightest metal because of their low density. It alloys have higher strength-to-weight ratios and heat conductivity than other alloys which make it suitable for weight saving constructions in many industries such as automobile, aerospace, telecommunication and microelectronics. Becau...