Forging magnesium alloys

Luxfer MEL Technologies’ unique range of forging magnesium alloys enables lighter, stronger, safer and higher performance designs.

Elektron® 43

Elektron® RotaMag®

Elektron® Cast Billet

Elektron® WE43B

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Our direct chill cast billet has excellent formability characteristics which reduces processing costs for operators. Direct chill cast alloys are supplied in the homogenised condition with a high-quality machined surface suitable for forging.

Luxfer MEL Technologies is one of the leading producers in the world manufacturing high-quality magnesium alloys in large volumes.

Our high-integrity billet exceeds the automotive industry standard for corrosion resistance, toughness, ductility and strength.

Magnesium is 30% lighter than aluminium, significantly reducing the mass of structural components in high performance applications.

We provide technical advice on forging magnesium alloys, forged magnesium wheels, machining and processing magnesium materials. Contact us today to discuss your application.

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Daniel Bacci

Regional Growth Leader, EMEA

Responsible for driving commercial growth across defence and elite motorsport markets. Daniel works closely with OEMs and prime contractors to develop mission-critical applications for advanced magnesium technologies, drawing on a background in financial markets in London, New York and Asia, as well as advanced industrial sectors.