5456 and lower strength alloys (42 ksi minimum UTS)

Main Application

TYPICAL CHEMICAL VALUES*

Welding Positions:

• AWS A5.10, ER5556, R5556
• ASME SFA 5.10, ER5556, R5556
• AWS A5.01 Class S1, Schedule F
• CWB, ER5556 (0.9 mm - 1.6 mm)
• ABS, ER5556, 100% Ar or Ar/He Mix (0.035” - 0.062”)
• ABS, R5556, 100% Ar (0.062” - 0.187”)
• vd TUV 1153

Maintaining a proper welding procedure - including pre-heat and interpass temperatures - may be
critical depending on the type and thickness of aluminum being welded.

See Above: This information was determined by welding using 100%Argon shielding gas with a flow rate between
35-50 cfh (14-24 l/min).

AVAILABLE DIAMETERS AND PACKAGES: For a complete list of diameters and packaging, please contact.

Classification:
AWS A5.10: ER5556, R5556

MaxalMig

CONFORMANCES AND APPROVALS

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

Description

Higher strength filler metal than 5183 and is designed for welding structures where maximum as welded transverse ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and shear strength values are required.

- Very high strength (42 ksi typical)

- High ductility/toughness/fatigue strength

- Equivalent corrosion resistance when welding 5456 base material

- Lower ductility/formability

- Lower electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity

- Higher column strength/better feedability

- Very good color match after anodizing with 5xxx/6xxx base materials

Features/Benefits

100% Argon (Ar) or Argon/Helium mixtures, typical: GMAW - 35-50 cfh (14-24 l/min),
GTAW 20-30 cfh (10-14 l/min).

Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP) for GMAW, AC for GTAW

0.035” (0.9 mm), 3/64” (1.2 mm), 1/16” (1.6 mm), 3/32” (2.4 mm), 1/8” (3.2 mm),
5/32” ( 4.0 mm)

Product should be stored in a dry, enclosed environment, and in its original intact packaging

STORAGE

STANDARD DIAMETERS

TYPE OF CURRENT

SHIELDING GAS