Welding Application
|
Special Considerations
|
Common Base Alloys |
Common Welding Alloy Selection
|
STRUCTURAL
FRAMES |
Strength and Fatigue,
Corrosion,
Extrusions,
& Cut Plate
|
6061 to 6061
6061 to 5086
5086 to 5086
5083 to 5083 |
5356
5356
5356
5183 |
| SKIN |
Strength
& Corrosion
|
5052 to 5052
5086 to 5086
6061 to 6061
5083 to 5083 |
5356
- 2nd 4043
5356
5356
5183 |
DESALINATION
UNITS |
Corrosion
& High temperatures |
5454 to 5454
5052 to 5052 |
5554
5554 |
TUBE
RAILINGS |
Strength
& Anodize (color match) |
6061 to 6061
6063 to 6063 |
5356
5356 |
STRUCTURAL
PLATE &
LNG TANKS |
Impact Strength,
Cold Temperatures,
& Properties |
5083 to 5083 |
5183 |
MARINE CAST
HARDWARE
|
Strength
& Corrosion
|
518.0 to 518.0
535.0 to 535.0 |
5356
5356 |