Shipbuilding - Aluminum Alloy Selection

 

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