GTAW 5356 to 6061 ALM

By Lawrence (*****)

Date 01-15-2008 20:32

Fast Guy

Give a quick check to those dissimiliar metals.

I've never seen 5356 sheet..... As far as I know 5356 is a singular designation for wire

Also when you have determined for sure your two alloys to be joined let us know about service conditions... Hot, Cold, Need strength max, need ductility max?? etc.

Also also, let us know if you are going to annodize and if color match between filler and base metal are important...

After we know all that stuff... You will get solid suggestions

By weldgault (**)

Date 01-17-2008 17:24

I'll agree with Lawrence, more information is needed to make a correct decision. John

By 1fastguy (**)

Date 01-28-2008 16:32

sorry, my mistake 5052 Alm. It is being Painted

By bozaktwo1 (***)

Date 01-28-2008 18:03

4043 is okay. 5356 will give you more strength. That's my personal preference and how I qualify all my GTAW for M23 material.

Edit: unless it's to be heat treated, then it's 4043.