Oxford Alloy 5356 is a 5% magnesium aluminum filler metal. The weld deposit of this filler metal offers good corrosion resistance when exposed to salt water. This alloy is commonly used on base metals 5050, 5052,5083, 5356, 5454 and 5456. The post-anodizing color tint of the weld area is white
- 100% argon shielding gas
- 24 - 30 volt MIG (GMAW) spray transfer
Oxford Alloys® 53561/16X36 Aluminum Bare Rod, Diameter: 1/16 Inch, Length: 36 Inch, Amperage: 60 - 100 amp TIG (GTAW), 160 - 300 amp MIG (GMAW) Spray Transfer, AWS Class: AWS A5.10: ER5356, White Post-Anodize (Metallic Luster), Tensile Strength: 39005 psi, Yield Strength: 19140 psi, Elongation in 2" (%): 17%, Welding Process: TIG (GTAW)/MIG, Weld Metal Composition: 0.25% Silicon (Si), 0.40% Iron (Fe), 0.10% Copper (Cu), 0.05 - 0.20% Manganese (Mn), 4.5 - 5.5% Magnesium (Mg), 0.05 - 0.20% Chromium (Cr), 0.10% Zinc (Zn), 0.06 - 0.20% Titanium (Ti), Balanced Aluminum (Al), 0.05% OEE, 0.15% OET, Applicable Materials: 5050, 5052, 5083, 5356, 5454, 5456 Base Metals