Description: AFM ER5556 wires and rods are generally recommended for welding 5083, 5086 and 5456 high tensile aluminum alloys. This wire is to be employed in all types of structural aluminum fabrication where post heat treatment is not feasible as a method of producing higher strength welded joints. The tensile properties of the base materials of the aluminum-magnesium type are not as drastically affected by the heat of the welding arc as are the heat treated high strength aluminum alloys.
Examples of applications which utilize ER5556:
- Diesel Engine Bases
- Gun Mount Bases
- Truck Frames
- Ship Superstructures Bridges
- Storage Tanks
