Harris Products Group, 40435011POP, Aluminum TIG Welding Rod, 3/32 in; 36 in, 1 lb, Gray (post anodized)

4043 aluminum GTAW (TIG) welding alloy is an all-position 5% silicon alloy used to weld heat-treatable base metals. It is most often used to weld the 6XXX series of alloys. The silicon addition improves puddle fluidity, producing an appealing bead profile. It is less crack sensitive on the 6XXX series than other welding alloys. It is qualified to AWS A5.10 ER4043, ABS, ISO Designation AlSi5. It is commonly used for welding automotive parts, truck trailers and repairing bicycles. Conveniently packaged for point-of-purchase display.

Features

• Common choice for welding 6061
• Gray (post anodized) color
• Suitable for sustained elevated temperature service, i.e. above 150°F (65°C)
• Often used to for repair welding aluminum/silicon cast alloys such as grades 353/A356
• Lower melting point and more fluidity than the 5XXX series filler alloys
• Embossed on each end for easy identification after use
• Designed for welding heat treatable base alloys, specifically 6XXX series alloys
• All position, except vertical down welding
• Low sensitivity to weld cracking with the 6XXX series base alloys

Applications

• Automotive components such as frames, drive shafts, parts, truck trailers
• Welding 6XXX series alloys
• Repair welding of aluminum/cast alloys such as grades 353/A356
• bicycle frames

Notes

• All parameters are suggested as basic guidelines and will vary depending on joint design, number of passes and other factors.

• Material: Aluminum 4043 (5% Silicon) Alloy
• Classification: ANSI/AWS A5.10 Class R/ER 4043; ASME SFA 5.10; QQ-R-566B; AMS 4190 (Chemistry Only); AWS A5.10 ER4043, ABS, ISO AlSi5
• Yield Strength: 18,000 psi (as welded 6061 base plate)
• Tensile Strength: 27,000 psi (as welded 6061 base plate)
• Elongation: 8% in 2" (as welded 6061 base plate)
• Diameter: 3/32 in (2.38 mm)
• Length: 36 in (914.4 mm)
• Weight: 1 lb
• Welding Process: TIG (GTAW)
• Welding Position: All except vertical down
• Color: Gray (post anodized)
• Density: 0.097 lbs/cu in (as welded 6061 base plate)
• Polarity: AC - Hemisphere tip shape tungsten electrode
• Solidus Temperature: 1065 F (574 C)
• Liquidus Temperature: 1170 F (632 C)
• Chemical Composition: Aluminum remainder; Silicon 4.5-6.0%; Magnesium 0.05% max; Manganese 0.05% max; Titanium 0.20% max; Copper 0.30% max; Zinc 0.10% max; Iron 0.80% max; Others each 0.05% max; Total 0.15% max
• Temperature Rating: Above 150 F (65 C)
• RoHS Compliant: No
• Country of Origin: Canada