Welding magnesium
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Welding magnesium
Is there a competent shop in the midwest that can narrow and reweld magnesium wheels?
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You can also ask your question in Wheels and Tires section of CF. Plus, swiftrider08 just had some wheels widened (not narrowed and most likely not magnesium either) at here: www.weldcraftwheels.com, in Michigan. They might be a place to at least ask the question of doing magnesium.
Burning Brakes
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not sure about the midwest, but I got a shop out here on the west coast (los angeles) that does this stuff all day, we send them work all the time, they specialize in mag. pm for more info
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Mornin' Norm. I'm located in central KY, near Lexington. I have a set of magnesium wheels I would like to narrow by 1 inch and then reweld them. Presicion cutting and welding is an absolute must. You up to it?
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Sorry for the late reply
Dukes Weld & Fab
Terry Wyrembeck
Cell# 951-318-1111
Busn# 951-780-6408
This guy welds everything!! He has welded mag for our company many times. 40 years experience, One of the best!!
http://www.dukesrollcages.com
Dukes Weld & Fab
Terry Wyrembeck
Cell# 951-318-1111
Busn# 951-780-6408
This guy welds everything!! He has welded mag for our company many times. 40 years experience, One of the best!!
http://www.dukesrollcages.com
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Check with a metalurgist about getting them stress relieved (annealed) and re-heat treated to reduce the chance of cracking after welding. Magnesium wheels are not the same as aluminum wheels and the term "mag wheels" is used by both. Check the manufacturer's alloy specs to be safe and inform the welder of those results, so the proper filler material is used. Don't take chances with critical components by failing to investigate. 
