
Product details
Aluminum Welding Wire – 5556 Alloy (3/64", 1lb Spools)
- Alloy Type: ER5556, designed for welding aluminum-magnesium alloys requiring high strength and excellent corrosion resistance.
- Wire Diameter: 3/64-inch (1.2 mm), ensuring smooth feedability and consistent arc performance.
- Spool Weight: 1-pound spool, ideal for precise applications and reduced waste.
- Mechanical Properties:
- Tensile Strength: ~50,000 psi
- Yield Strength: ~36,000 psi
- Elongation: ~14%
- Recommended Shielding Gas: Pure Argon or Argon-Helium mixtures for optimal weld quality.
- Application Suitability:
- Marine fabrication and repair
- Structural aluminum welding
- Aerospace and automotive components
- Pressure vessels and piping systems
- Operating Parameters:
- Typical Voltage: 15-24V
- Wire Feed Speed: 200-500 IPM (dependent on material thickness and welding process)