Magnesium Alloys in Aerospace

The low density of magnesium combined with good mechanical properties has made magnesium alloys attractive to designers for many years.  Consequently, magnesium alloys have been used extensively in aerospace, defence and other engineering applications, particularly for aerospace casings where weight is always a major design factor.

Stone Foundries is one of the leading foundries in the world with the expertise to produce magnesium alloy sand castings to the levels of quality and structural integrity demanded by the aerospace industry.  The company has always been actively involved in the development and improvement of processes to cast magnesium.

In recent years, new magnesium alloys have been developed with an excellent combination of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.  Stone Foundries has worked closely with designers, engineers and the alloy developers on the introduction of these new alloys to aerospace applications.