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GMW GMW3028
Magnesium Castings and Alloysstandard by General Motors Worldwide , 12/01/2024
Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.
Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.
Purpose/Material Description.
This material specification applies to magnesium alloys for cast parts for automotive and other allied industries. This standard governs only the chemical composition of parts made with magnesium alloys that represent common materials for identical product requirements across GM Worldwide. Casting processes, thermal treatments, casting quality, microstructure, and mechanical properties are discussed, but are not controlled by this standard.
Symbols.
Not applicable.
Applicability.
Common magnesium alloy systems used for automotive castings are Magnesium-Aluminum-Zinc (AZ), Magnesium-Aluminum-Manganese (AM), Magnesium-Aluminum-Silicon (AS), and Magnesium-Aluminum-Rare Earth (AE).
Remarks.
None.