DETAILS
Aluminum Magnesium alloy commonly used for higher strength welding of 5XXX and 6XXX base materials. Higher columnar strength and uses less amperage for the same WFS as 4XXX filler metals.
Feature.Products.PDP.DetailsMain.Features
- Designed for heavy duty applications
- Reduced shavings and improved feedability
- General purpose filler alloy for welding 5XXX series alloys
Feature.Products.PDP.DetailsMain.TypicalApplications
- Shipbuilding
- Railway Industry
- Automotive
- Storage Tanks
Feature.Products.PDP.DetailsMain.WeldingPositions
- All
Feature.Products.PDP.DetailsMain.ShieldingGas
- I1 : Inert gas Ar (100%), I3 : Inert gas Ar+ 0.5-95% He, Flow rate : 14.2-23.6 l/min
Service Information
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CONFORMANCE
| CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | AWS A5.10 | ER5356 |
WIRE COMPOSITION
| Classification | %Be | %Mg | %Zn | %Cr | %Cu | %Fe | %Mn | %Si | %Ti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER5356 Requirement | 0.0003 max. | 4.5 - 5.5 | 0.10 max. | 0.05 - 0.20 | 0.10 max. | 0.40 max. | 0.05 - 0.20 | 0.25 max. | 0.06 - 0.20 |
| Typical Result | 0.0002 max. | 4.9 | 0.01 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
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 |