CastoWig 45802 W Welding rod

CastoWig 45802 W

Good corrosion resistance to weathering and seawater, diluted nitric acid and caustic soda. Grain refinement due to Ti additive. Excellent toughness and ductility.
Can be machined and ground. Can be mirror polished and anodized. Permissible operating temperature from -196 to 100 °C.

Technical data
EN ISO 18273: S Al 5356 (AlMg5Cr(A))
Material no.: 3.3556
AWS A5.10: ER5356

Density [g/cm³]: 2.64
Melting range [°C]: 575 - 633

Applications
For joining and build-up welding of alloy-like AlMg alloys and corresponding cast materials, e.g:
3.2315 - AlMgSi 1; 3.3206 - AlMgSi 0.5;
3.3210 - AlMgSi 0.7; 3.3214 - AlMg 1 SiCu;
3.3241 - G-AlMg 3 Si; 3.3245 - AlMg 3 Si;
3.3261 - G-AlMg 5 Si; 3.3315 - AlMg 1;
3.3325 - AlMg 2; 3.3527 - AlMg 2 Mn 0.8;
3.3535 - AlMg 3; 3.3537 - AlMg 2.7 Mn;
3.3541 - G-AlMg 3; 3.3543 - G-AlMg 3;
3.3545 - AlMg 4 Mn; 3.3555 - AlMg 5;
3.3561 - G-AlMg 5; 3.3591 - G-AlMg 10;
3.4335 - AlZn 4.5 Mg 1.

Typical application examples are:
Window and door frames, roof structures, cladding and facades in the construction industry; pipelines, railings and bodywork in vehicle and shipbuilding as well as machine parts in the food industry.

Processing instructions
Clean welding areas. During welding, adjust the heat input to the component, its material and dimensions; preheat solid workpieces to 150 - 250 °C. Ensure a continuous supply of filler material. Form sufficiently for root welds.

Welding positions: all, except PG (f)
Type of current: ~
Shielding gas: EN ISO 14175 I1 (100 % Ar), l3 (max. 95 % He - rest Ar)