ER5556 Aluminum
AWS/SFA 5.10 ER5556
Washington Alloy 5556 is an aluminum filler metal that contains more manganese and zinc with slightly more magnesium than Washington Alloy 5356. This gives Washington Alloy 5556 good ductility and improved crack resistance. This alloy may be used for MIG or TIG welding processes. Commonly used on base metals 5154, 5254, 5454 and 5456. The approximate melting range is 1065-1175°F and the post-anodizing color tint will be white. The ultimate tensile strength will be approximately 46,000 psi.
TYPICAL WELD METAL CHEMISTRY (%)
- | ER5556 |
|---|---|
Si | 0.25 max |
Fe | 0.40 max |
Cu | 0.10 max |
Mn | 0.50-1.0 |
Mg | 2.4-3.0 |
Cr | 0.05-0.20 |
Zn | 0.25 max |
Ti | 0.05-0.20 |
Al | Balance |
Others* | 015 total max |
*Be shall not exceed 0.0008 percent. |
Available in TIG and MIG
| WA Part No. | Description | UPC Code |
| TA 5556 04 | ER5556 .030 X 1 LB SPOOL | 034496400853 |
| TA 5556 07 | ER5556 .035 X 1 LB SPOOL | 034496400877 |
| TA 5556 075 | ER5556 .035 X 5 LB SPOOL | 034496962207 |
| TA 5556 15 | ER5556 .040 X 1 LB SPOOL | 034496400891 |
| TA 5556 235 | ER5556 3/64 X 1 LB SPOOL | 034496400907 |
| TA 5556 2355 | ER5556 3/64 X 5 LB SPOOL | 034496400914 |
| TA 5556 2365 | ER5556 3/64 X 15 LB SPOOL | 034496224527 |
| TA 5556 24 | ER5556 1/16 X 15 LB SPOOL | 034496400938 |
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