DETAILS
Alloy 5356 TIG is used when 40,000 PSI is not a requirement. Suitable for all position non- heat treatable welding applications and recommended for welding 5XXX or 6XXX cast and wrought aluminum alloys
Features
- Aluminium-magnesium alloy for use on many weldable cast and wrought aluminium alloys
- Excellent for color matching after anodizing
- Alloy embossed on each rod for easy identification
- General purpose filler alloy for 5XXX and 6XXX series alloys
- High strength filler metal
Typical Applications
- Architectural structures
- Armoured vehicles
- Gun mount bases
Welding Positions
- All
Shielding Gas
- I1 : Inert gas Ar (100%), I3 : Argon/Helium Mixtures, Flow rate :14-24 l/min (Argon)
Service Information
BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) FOR THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE PRODUCT CONTAINER. SDS Search page
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CONFORMANCE
| CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | AWS A5.10 | ER5356 |
WIRE COMPOSITION
| Classification | %Be | %Cr | %Cu | %Fe | %Mg | %Mn | %Si | %Ti | %Zn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER5356 Requirement | 0.0003 max. | 0.05 - 0.20 | 0.10 max. | 0.40 max. | 4.5 - 5.5 | 0.05 - 0.20 | 0.25 max. | 0.06 - 0.20 | 0.10 max. |
| Typical Result | 0.0002 max. | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.11 | 4.9 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.01 |