Characteristics
Aluminium Wire 5356 is a general purpose 95% aluminium 5% Magnesium for the welding of 5 series when a >276 Mpa is not required.
This is suitable for spray arc as well as spray arc welding
Chemical Composition: Si 4.5-5.5 – Fe
Applications
This welding wire is used in the railway, construction of ships, automotive, bulk container Industries
Procedures
The gas to be used for thinner sections is high purity argon. For thicker sections use an argon helium mixture should be used. flow rates should be 15- 20 l/min
A zircon
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTIONS | Aluminium Mig Wire |
| AWS | ER5356 |
| Mechanical Properties | |
| TENSILE | 125Mpa |
| YIELD | 240Mpa |
| ELONGATION | L=5d 17% |
| Shield Gas | Ar 99,95% min |
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Magnesium | 4.5 – 5.6 |
| Chromium | 0.1 – 0.3 |
| Titanium | 0.07 – 0.15 |
| Aluminium | Balance |