TAURUS TIG 5356 is a 95% aluminium, 5% magnesium rod for general purpose welding when 40 000 psi tensile strength is not required. TAURUS TIG 5356 should be used with a zirconated tungsten electrode with pure argon or an argonhelium mixture for thick sections, at a flow rates of 10 – 15 l/ min. For oxy-acetylene gas welding, a neutral flame should be used with aluminium welding flux.
APPLICATIONS
Applications in the construction of ships, bulk container, railway and the automotive industries.
WELDING POSITIONS
• Downhand
• Horizontal flat
• Horizontal vertical
• Vertical up
• Overhead
CLASSIFICATIONS
AWS A5.10 ER5356
EN ISO 18273 Al5356 (AlMg5)
COMPOSITION | % |
Silicon | 0.25 Max |
Iron | 0.4 Max |
Copper | 0.05 Max |
Manganese | 01-0.2 |
Magnesium | 4.5 – 5.6 |
Zinc | 0.1 Max |
Titanium | 0.07 – 0.15 |
Beryllium | 0.0008 |
Chromium | 0.1 – 0.3 |
Aluminium | Balance |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | AS WELDED |
Tensile strength | 240 MPa |
0.2% Proof stress | 125 MPa |
Elongation on 5d | 17 % |