ER5183
Alloy Type: A5.10, ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM ALLOY Electrodes and Rods
ER5183 is similar to 5356 with 5% magnesium aluminum filler typically used on similar base metal as the 5356 but may give higher strengths on such base metals like 5083 and other magnesium containing base metals
Typical Properties (as welded)
| Melting Range: | 1075-1080F, 579-582C |
| Density: | .096 lbs/cu in. |
| Post Anodize Color: | White |
Typical Wire Chemistry as per AWS A5.10 (single values are maximum)
| Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti | Be | Other | AL |
| 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.50-1.00 | 4.3-5.2 | 0.5-0.25 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.0001 | 0.15 | Remainder |
| MIG WELDING PROCEDURES: DCEP | ||||||
| Wire Diameter | WFS ipm | Process | Volt | Amps | Consumption LB/100FT | Argon (cfh) |
| .030 | 480-625 | GMAW | 15-24 | 60-175 | 0.65-1.25 | 25-30 |
| .035 | 450-750 | GMAW | 15-27 | 70-185 | 1.00-4.25 | 30-35 |
| 3/64” | 330-500 | GMAW | 20-29 | 125-260 | 1.00-4.25 | 35-45 |
| 1/16” | 250-450 | GMAW | 24-30 | 170-300 | 3.8-66 | 45-75 |
| 3/32” | 160-200 | GMAW | 26-31 | 275-400 | 35-66 | 60-85 |
| TIG WELDING PROCEDURES: ACHF | |||||||
| Filler Wire Size | Tungsten | Process | Amps | Consumption LB/100FT | Gas Cup Size | Argon (cfh) | |
| 1/16” | 1/16” | GTAW | 60-80 | 0.75 | 3/8” | 20 | |
| 3/32” | 3/32” | GTAW | 85-120 | 1.00 | 3/8” | 20 | |
| 3/32” | 3/32” | GTAW | 125-160 | 1.50 | 3/8” | 20 | |
| 1/8” | 1/8” | GTAW | 190-220 | 4.5-6.0 | 7/16” | 25 | |
| 5/32” | 5/32” | GTAW | 200-300 | 8-10 | 1/2“ | 30 | |
| 3/16” | 3/16” | GTAW | 330-380 | 15-20 | 5/8” | 35 | |
| 1/4” | 1/4” | GTAW | 400-500 | 25-40 | 5/8” | 40 | |