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By countryboy Date 11-24-2010 01:14

I am MIG welding 5052 aluminum to 6061 aluminum, both 10 gage material. Can I use 4043 wire for this application, or 5356 since this would match the 5052? Also, does anyone know if there's a problem welding 6061 with 5356 wire? I know 4043 is the best alloy, but the 5356 feeds better. Thanks for your input!

By ssbn727 (*****)

Date 11-24-2010 23:30

Hi countryboy!

First off, "WELDCOME TO THE WORLD'S GREATEST WELDING FORUM!!! :) :) :)" Now that I got that out of the way...
Here's a link that will answer most - if not all of your Aluminum welding questions:

http://www.alcotec.com/us/en/education/index.cfm

Check out ALL of the links inside. ;)

Respectfully,
Henry

Topic Welding Industry / Technical Discussions / welding alloys for aluminum