DETAILS
Alloy 5753 has good corrosion resistance in marine applications. with high strength and workability it is commonly used in pressure vessels.
Features
- Magnesium alloyed aluminium for welding of alloys with a maximum of 3.5%
- Good corrosion resistance and excellent colour match after anodizing
- Suitable for a wide range of applications in general construction and structural industry
Welding Positions
- All except vertical down
Shielding Gas
- 100% Argon Argon / Helium Mixtures Flow Rate: 30 - 50 CFH
Disclaimers
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 | ER5754 |
WIRE COMPOSITION
| Classification | %Be | %Cr | %Cu | %Fe | %Mg | %Mn | %Si | %Ti | %Zn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER5754 Requirement | 0.0003 max. | 0.30 max. | 0.10 max. | 0.40 max. | 2.6 - 3.6 | 0.50 max. | 0.40 max. | 0.15 max. | 0.20 max. |
| Typical Result | 0.0001 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.13 | 3.0 | 0.29 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
| Diameter | Shielding Gas |
Gas Flow
L/min (CFH) |
Polarity |
CTWD
mm (in.) |
Wire Feed Speed
m/min (in/min) |
Voltage
volts |
Approx. Current
amps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mm (.035") | 100% Ar | 14-24 (30-50) | DC+ | 12.7 (¹/₂) - 15.9 (⁵/₈) | 19.6 (770) | 21.6 | 185 |
| 1.2 mm (3/64") | 100% Ar | 14-24 (30-50) | DC+ | 12.7 (¹/₂) - 15.9 (⁵/₈) | 12.7 (500) | 23.0 | 210 |
| 1.6 mm (1/16") | 100% Ar | 14-24 (30-50) | DC+ | 12.7 (¹/₂) - 15.9 (⁵/₈) | 9.1 (360) | 24.8 | 280 |
| 2.4 mm (3/32") | 100% Ar | 85 (180) | DC+ | 19.0 (³/₄) | 8.0 (315) | 28.0 | 500 |
| 3.2 mm (1/8") | 100% Ar | 85 (180) | DC+ | 19.0 (³/₄) | 5.1 (200) | 30.3 | 535 |