Custom Search
 
  
 


pulverize, mix with a few drops of water. Can be used
TYPE: ALUMINUM - ARC
with carbon arc, To use as a TGA rod, remove flux.
(extruded flux-coated rod) E-4043
PROCEDURES:
NSN: 9GD
Bevel 1/8 in. or heavier to 750 vee. On heavy
9GD
sections, preheat to 400F. Maintain short arc.
9GD
3439-01-139-3498 (5/32X 14)
Hold electrode almost perpendicular to work or
9GD
3439-00-246-0541 (3/16X 14)
slightly in direction of travel. Back whip at crater.
Chip slag before quenching. Use Marcoloy #500.
POSITION: Flat, horizontal, or vertical
POLARITY: DC Reverse
CHARACTERISTICS:
Keep rod dry; flux will absorb moisture from the air
RECOMMENDED AMPERAGES:
easily.
1/8 - 90 to 140
Tensile Strength: 25,500 psig
5/32 -125 to 175
USES:
Primary: Arc welding of all weldable grades of
aluminum in extruded, plate or sheet, and sand and die
castings. Use for welding aluminum landing mats
when GMA is not available or dirt, moisture, or wind
make GMA impractical.
Secondary: Use with torch for welding aluminum.
To make an aluminum paste flux, break flux off rod,
1-16








Western Governors University
 


Privacy Statement - Copyright Information. - Contact Us

Integrated Publishing, Inc. - A (SDVOSB) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business