ER5356 - MIG Aluminum Welding Wire - 1 Lb x 0.030" (4 SPOOLS)

ER5356 - WIRE - MIG (GMAW) – ALUMINUM AWS A5.10 Welding Positions: All, except vertical down INTRODUCTION: This is one of the most commonly used aluminum welding alloy. It is a general purpose filler alloy for welding 5XXX series alloys with 5% magnesium for high strength, extremely resistant to corrosion and resistant to sea water. Suitable for subsequent anodization. USES: Materials: AlMg3, AlMg4,5, AlMg5, AlMgSi1, G-AlMg3, G-AlMg3. Automotive bumpers and supports, structural frames in the shipbuilding industry, formed truck panels, railing industry, power industry, trailer manufacturing. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (%): Chemical Composition Al Si Fe Cu Mn Requirement Balance ?0.25 ?0.4 ?0.1 0.05-0.2 Typical test result Balance 0.06 0.10 0.03 0.11 Chemical Composition Mg Zn Ti Be Cr Requirement 4.5-5.5 ?0.1 ?0.06-0.2 ?0.0003 0.05-0.2 Typical test result 4.85 0.002 0.15 0.0002 0.09 WELDING PARAMETERS (DC+): Diameter WFS (ipm) Amps Volts (lb/100 ft) Argon (cfh) 0.030" 480-626 60-175 15-24 0.65-1.25 25-30 0.035" 450-750 70-185 15-27 1.0-4.25 30-35 0.045" 330-500 125-260 20-29 1.0-4.25 35-45 1/16" 250-450 170-300 24-30 3.8-6.6 45-75 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.