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USES:
TYPE: ALUMINUM - GMA
This wire is recommended for welding 5056,5083,
(Base Spooled Wire) E-5356
5086,5154, and 5356 aluminum alloys. USE THIS
WIRE FOR WELDING ALUMINUM LANDING
MATS.
(3/64 X 1 lb. spool)
PROCEDURES:
POSITION: All
Wire and joint to be welded must be clean. Set your
machine and gas flow to the above settings and test on
POLARITY: DC Reverse (Argon or helium gas)
a piece of scrap of similar thickness and type of joint in
the position you will be welding. Dirt on your work,
RECOMMENDED CURRENT SETTINGS:
wire or feeding mechanism, or inadequate gas
(3/16 plate-flat)
coverage of your molten weld puddle will result in
porosity. Check for leaks into gas flow.
Amps
Amen (cfh)
volts
160-180
23-25
30-40
CHARACTERISTICS:
For general maintenance, use flux coated arc
Weld Speed in Min
aluminum rod on page 1-23. Save this wire for
22-26
welding aluminum landing mats.
(NOTE: There is a different setting for each plate,
Tensile Strength: 40,500 psig
thickness, type of joint and position. Most of your
welding will be in the above ranges.)
Yield Strength: 21,000 psig
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