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5356 filler metal is the most common aluminum/magnesium alloy for general purpose welding and is typically used in the construction industry in fabricating truck trailers, small fishing boats, and in cryogenic applications. Features/Benefits: - High strength (40 ksi typical) - High ductility/fatigue strength/very high toughness - Moderate ductility/formability - Lower electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity - Higher column strength/better feedability - Very good color match after anodizing with 5xxx/6xxx base materials

  • Tensile Strength: 40 ksi
  • Welding Position: Flat/Horizontal, Vertical Up, Vertical Down, Overhead
  • Diameter: 1/8 in (3.2 mm)
  • Welding Process: TIG (GTAW)
  • Shielding Medium: Gas
  • Material: Aluminum 5356 alloy
  • Base Metal: Aluminum
  • AWS Number: A5.10: ER5356, R5356
  • Applications: 5086 and lower strength alloys (35 ksi min UTS), truck frames, shipbuilding, rail cars/bus panels
  • Country of Origin: United States

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