ER5356 Mig Wire and 5183 Filler Rod

Aluminum welding wire is a raw material used to weld aluminum sheet and profile. The solid wire itself has the advantages of conductivity, corrosion resistance, stable quality, etc., making aluminum welding wire an indispensable material for aluminum alloy production.

The common aluminum alloys can be welded by ER4043 aluminum-silicon welding wire, such as cast aluminum, soft aluminum and pure aluminum. If it is relatively hard, you can use 5183 filler rod. Aluminum profiles and aluminum pipes can be welded with er5356 mig wire.

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5183 aluminum mig wire is a general-purpose type. It is very light and its corrosion resistance is also very good. It is more suitable for welding or surface surfacing of magnesium cast and forged aluminum alloys.

AA5183 welding wire is particularly widely used in welding structures of marine vessels such as ships, catamarans, and high-speed ships. The weld strength of AA5183 alloy can be improved by increasing the Mg content in the alloy, while the loss of ductility is not significant.

5356 filler rod is designed for welding 5XXX series alloys, a general-purpose filler alloy used under conditions that do not require 40Ksi (276Mpa) tensile strength. It has good color matching after anodizing.

Application in shipbuilding

5083 aluminum alloy is an Al-Mg non-heat-treated strengthened aluminum alloy with medium strength. When combined with filler metal of appropriate composition, it has good weldability, high strength, and good cutting resistance. It is widely used in manufacturing ship hulls. Commonly used welding methods include argon arc welding, friction stir welding, laser welding, etc. TIG welding should be used when welding thin plates, and MIG welding is generally used when welding large and medium-thick plates.

By using 5183 filler rod, multifunctional argon arc welding machine, V-shaped groove opening, preheating before welding, and using small linear energy operation, the welds obtained in the test can meet the requirements of marine standards in terms of non-destructive testing and mechanical properties.

How to choose aluminum welding wire

Choosing the right aluminum welding wire is key. Different welding needs require different aluminum welding wires. Here are some key points for choosing the right aluminum welding wire:

  • Determine the type of aluminum or aluminum alloy to be welded

  • Determine required weld strength and hardness

  • Consider the corrosive nature of the work environment and materials

  • Determine appropriate welding methods and equipment


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