This Alloy 5356 MIG welding wire is made of aluminum. In addition, it is designed for use with the following materials: aluminum to aluminum. It weighs one pound. It can be used for MIG, in positions including flat, horizontal, overhead, vertical-up and meets the standards for AWS A5.10.
Technical Specs
ItemMIG Welding Wire
MaterialAluminum
Wire Diameter0.035 in
Yield Strength (Minimum Required)19 ksi
Spool TypePlastic Spool
Weight1 lb
For Material Grade5356
For Welding PositionFlat, Horizontal, Overhead, Vertical-Up
Compatible Shielding Gas100% Ar
Arbor Hole Diameter3/4 in
Elongation (Minimum Required)0.1
Shielding TypeGas-Shielded
Spool Width3 in
AWS ClassificationER5356
ProcessMIG
Tensile Strength (As Welded)46 ksi
Yield Strength (As Welded)30 ksi (100% Ar)
SeriesAlloy 5356
For Material TypeAluminum to Aluminum
Welding Current DesignationDCEP
Tensile Strength (Minimum Required)38 ksi
StandardsAWS A5.10
Elongation (As Welded)17%
Number of PassesMultiple Passes, Single Pass
Spool Diameter4 in
Wire TypeSolid
Country of OriginUnited States
(subject to change)