Magnesium is a lightweight metal that can be challenging to weld. Magnesium repair welding typically requires clean prep, careful heat control, and the right welding setup for the part you wish to repair.

Magnesium is a lightweight metal that can be challenging to weld. Magnesium repair welding typically requires clean prep, careful heat control, and the right welding setup for the part you wish to repair.

Magnesium is a lightweight metal that can be challenging to weld. Magnesium repair welding typically requires clean prep, careful heat control, and the right welding setup for the part you wish to repair.

Magnesium is a lightweight metal that can be challenging to weld. Magnesium repair welding typically requires clean prep, careful heat control, and the right welding setup for the part you wish to repair.

Magnesium is a lightweight metal that can be challenging to weld. Magnesium repair welding typically requires clean prep, careful heat control, and the right welding setup for the part you wish to repair.

Magnesium is a lightweight metal that can be challenging to weld. Magnesium repair welding typically requires clean prep, careful heat control, and the right welding setup for the part you wish to repair.

Brady’s Welding Services is a local magnesium welding shop focused on repair work and small jobs. If you have a cracked or broken magnesium part, you can bring it in for welding repair. You can also ask about on-site repair when a field fix makes more sense.

Common magnesium repair requests

• Cracked or broken magnesium castings and housings

• Damaged brackets, mounts, and small components

• Parts that require added strength to support weight and ensure a durable repair

We offer magnesium welding, along with other metals and repair work.

Magnesium welding is not the same as welding steel or even aluminum. Magnesium reacts quickly and forms a tough oxide layer that can end up in the weld if the surface is not cleaned correctly. Unfortunately, that can lead to weld defects.

Magnesium vs aluminum identification matters
Some parts look like aluminum but are actually magnesium. Different types of magnesium alloys also need different settings and filler choices, so it is crucial to confirm the material and alloy family before any repair welding begins.

Common weld problems we plan around
Magnesium repairs can crack from heat stress, and porosity can occur if there is trapped gas or contamination in the base metal. Heat control is important because magnesium conducts heat and expands, which can increase the risk of burn-through or weakening around the repair.

Repair vs replacement
If the part is hard to replace, a weld repair is worth considering. The best choice depends on where the crack is, how much metal is missing, and how the part is intended to be used after the repair. For magnesium parts, good preparation and proper welding setup make the difference between a repair that holds and one that breaks quickly.

Magnesium castings can crack from heat, vibration, or impact. We take on small magnesium casting repair work like cracked housings, broken tabs, and worn mounting areas when the part condition supports welding. Repairs on broken magnesium products are documented so you know what work was done.

For certain magnesium repairs, we use TIG welding. TIG is typically chosen for smaller repairs where heat control and a clean weld area matter.

On the other hand, we also offer MIG welding. MIG can be used on magnesium repairs where there is clear site access and when there is added material on thicker sections.

Magnesium prep is a critical step in building a repair that holds. It typically involves removing coatings and contamination, cleaning the base metal, and managing oxide so the weld area remains stable during the repair.

In some cases, magnesium repairs require a little added material or reinforcement so a mounting point can be used again. This practice focuses on practical repair work rather than large fabrication runs.

Most magnesium work we deal with concerns repair welding on existing castings or components that have cracked from vibration, impact, heat cycling, or normal wear. Magnesium welding is often used for repair work like fixing defects in castings and addressing thermal or vibration cracks, rather than for large structural joining.

Here are examples of magnesium parts customers commonly bring in for repair:

• Automotive magnesium components: cracked engine housings, transmission cases, and other lightweight castings

• Aerospace-related components: aircraft engine parts, exhaust components, and other weight-sensitive magnesium pieces

• Marine components: magnesium boat and engine components that need localized repairs

• Industrial equipment parts: specialized machinery components, including printing and automation equipment, where magnesium is used to strengthen the part without drastically increasing the weight

• Sporting goods and consumer items: items like sports equipment and some furniture parts that use magnesium alloys

• Magnesium wheels and similar lightweight components that may be candidates for magnesium wheel repair after photo review

Because magnesium is highly reactive, we focus on controlled, repair-oriented work. Magnesium welding requires specialized handling, which is why we use TIG and MIG welding processes with strict safety measures in a controlled environment,

We match filler to the job and use pure argon or argon-helium mixes to protect the weld pool and improve results.

After cooling, we clean, dress sharp edges if requested, and check alignment before hand-off. For certain alloys, post-weld heat steps can further stabilize the part.

You’ll know the cost and a realistic timeline with your estimate. If moving the item isn’t practical, we can complete the work on site around Lakewood, Tacoma, and the South Sound. Call or text (253) 475-4608 to get on the schedule.

We have been helping our community with their welding needs since 1975. When you use Brady's Welding services, you are working with a long-running local shop that solves repair welding issues every day.

Before you drive over, you can text photos of the part and the damage to (253) 475-4608 for an estimate and we can start working out scheduling details.

Unlike other welders who tend not to offer this service, we offer magnesium welding repairs along with other metals.

While some jobs need to be done in the shop so the setup and prep can be controlled, we offer mobile welding services for on-site repairs when parts and equipment that cannot be moved.