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DETAILS
5183 is a high strength Aluminum Magnesium Manganese alloy. It is commonly used for welding high strength base materials like 5083 and provides good strength on 6XXX base materials. Excellent corrosion resistance makes it ideal choice for Shipbuilding industry.
Features
- Designed for heavy duty applications
- Reduced shavings and improved feedability
- Used on 5083 and 5456 base materials
- Also used on most 5XXX and 6XXX base materials
- Excellent corrosion resistance for marine applications
Welding Positions
- All
Shielding Gas
- I1 : Inert gas Ar (100%), I3 : Inert gas Ar+ 0.5-95% He, 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 | ER5183 |
WIRE COMPOSITION
| Classification | %Be | %Mg | %Zn | %Cr | %Cu | %Fe | %Mn | %Si | %Ti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER5183 Requirement | 0.0003 max. | 4.3 - 5.2 | 0.25 max. | 0.05 - 0.25 | 0.10 max. | 0.40 max. | 0.50 - 1.0 | 0.40 max. | 0.15 max. |
| Typical Result | 0.0003 max. | 4.9 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.12 | 0.6 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
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) | 22.0 | 200 |
| 1.2 mm (3/64") | 100% Ar | 14-24 (30-50) | DC+ | 12.7 (¹/₂) - 15.9 (⁵/₈) | 12.7 (500) | 23.4 | 230 |
| 1.6 mm (1/16") | 100% Ar | 14-24 (30-50) | DC+ | 12.7 (¹/₂) - 15.9 (⁵/₈) | 9.1 (360) | 25.2 | 300 |