OK Autrod 5556A
Continuous solid wire suitable for welding of aluminium alloys more then or equal to 5.0 % Mg that are not age-hardenable and alloys where a higher tensile strength is required. The corrosion resistance in marine atmosphere is high.
Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties
| As Welded | |
| Impact Value | 18 ft-lb |
| Impact Value | 24 J |
| Testing Temperature | 68 °F |
| Testing Temperature | 20 °C |
Typical Tensile Properties
| Condition | Elongation | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength |
| As Welded | 25 % | 295 MPa (43 ksi) | 145 MPa (21 ksi) |
Recommended Welding Parameters
| Current | Voltage | Wire Diameter | ||
| 140-260 A | 20-29 V | 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) | ||
| 190-350 A | 25-30 V | 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) | ||
| 90-210 A | 15-26 V | 1.0 mm (0.040 in.) | ||
| 280-400 A | 26-31 V | 2.4 mm (3/32 in.) | ||
Classifications
| Wire Electrode |
SFA/AWS A5.10 : ER5556A EN ISO 18273 : S Al 5556A (AlMg5Mn) |
Approvals
| Approvals |
CE EN 13479 VdTÜV 05794 |
| Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information. |
Consumable Characteristics
| Alloy Type | AlMgMn |
| Shielding Gas | I1, I2, I3 (EN ISO 14175) |
Typical Weld Metal Analysis %
| Typical Wire Composition % | ||||||||||||||
| Cr | Cu | Fe | Mg | Mn | Si | Ti | ||||||||
| 0.10 % | 0.01 % | 0.12 % | 5.2 % | 0.68 % | 0.05 % | 0.08 % | ||||||||
Part Numbers and Accessories
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