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ALUMINUM WIRES

BLUE-TIG/MIG 4043 is a general-purpose type aluminum welding wire. It contains silicon additives, which result in improved fluidity (wetting action) of the weld pool and also produces a weld less sensitive to cracking. Its bright weld finish makes it a popular choice of welders. It can be used to weld various grades of aluminum. It is widely used for automotive, aerospace, recreation and containers.

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Aluminum Wires Product Data Sheet

CLASSIFICATION PRODUCT
GTAW GMAW
AWS A5.10 ER4043/ JIS A4043-BY/WY BLUE-TIG 4043 BLUEMIG 4043
AWS A5.10 ER5183/ JIS A5183-BY/WY BLUE-TIG 5183 BLUEMIG 5183
AWS A5.10 ER5356/ JIS A5356-BY/WY BLUE-TIG 5356 BLUEMIG 5356

Description and Applications

TYPICAL ALL WELD METAL COMPOSITION (Wt %)
Si
4.5-6.0		 Fe
0.80		 Cu
0.30		 Mn
0.05		 Mg
0.05		 Zn
0.10		 Ti
0.20		 Each
0.05*		 Al
Remainder

BLUE-TIG/MIG 5183 is typically utilized in marine and structural applications where high strengths, high fracture toughness for impact resistance and exposure to corrosive elements are important. The aluminum wire is not recommended for elevated temperature applications due to its susceptibility to stress corrosion cracking. It is widely used for shipbuilding, recreation, transportation and containers.

TYPICAL ALL WELD METAL COMPOSITION (Wt %)
Si
0.40		 Fe
0.40		 Cu
0.10		 Mn
0.05-1.0		 Mg
4.3-5.2		 Zn
0.05-0.25		 Ti
0.25		 Each
0.05*		 Al
Remainder

BLUE-TIG/MIG 5356 is a general-purpose type aluminum alloy, which is typically chosen for its relatively high shear strength. In addition, it also offers excellent corrosion resistance when exposed to salt water. Also, should be used for welding 5000 series aluminum base metals. It is widely used for automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, defense, recreation, transportation and containers.

TYPICAL ALL WELD METAL COMPOSITION (Wt %)
Si
0.25		 Fe
0.40		 Cu
0.10		 Mn
0.05-2.0		 Mg
4.5-5.5		 Zn
0.05-0.20		 Ti
0.10		 Each
0.05*		 Al
Remainder

* Beryllium shall not exceed 0.0008 percent.

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