On the Direct Extrusion of Magnesium Wires from Mg-Al-Zn Series Alloys

Wires of magnesium alloys possess a high potential, e.g., as filler materials, for joining applications but also for biodegradable applications, such as suture materials. While the typical process of producing wires is based on a wire drawing process, direct extrusion by using adjusted dies to deal...

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Main Authors: Maria Nienaber, Sangbong Yi, Karl Ulrich Kainer, Dietmar Letzig, Jan Bohlen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/10/9/1208