ER4043 - TIG Aluminum Welding Rod - 36" x 1/8" (1 LB)

ER4043 - TIG (GTAW) – ALUMINUM AWS A5.10 Welding Positions: All INTRODUCTION: TIG welding rod used on many weldable cast and wrought aluminum alloys, 5% silicon. Untreated low strength values. Generally recommended for welding 5052, any 6XXX series alloys and castings. Not suitable for subsequent anodization. Resistant to hot cracks. Main areas of use are welds on cast aluminum. USES: Materials; AlSiMg, AlMgSi. Bicycle frames, pressure vessels. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (%): Chemical Composition Al Si Fe Cu Mn Requirement Balance 4.5-6.0 ?0.8 ?0.3 ?0.05 Typical test result Balance 5.12 0.13 0.01 0.01 Chemical Composition Mg Zn Ti Be Requirement ?0.05 ?0.1 ?0.2 ?0.0003 Typical test result 0.03 0.002 0.007 0.0002 WELDING PARAMETERS (AC): Base Thickness Filler Wire Size Tungsten Amperage Argon (cfh) Gas Cup Size 1/16” 1/16” 1/16” 60-80 20 3/8” 3/32” 3/32” 3/32” 85-120 20 3/8” 1/8” 3/32” 3/32” 125-160 20 3/8” Shielding Gas: 100% Argon, Argon / Helium Mixtures The above parameters are for reference purpose and depend on diverse factors. Run tests, evaluate and set your welding parameters before starting the welding job.