Welding Application
|
Special Considerations
|
Common Base Alloys |
Common Welding Alloy Selection
|
FORMED
TRUCK PANELS |
Formability &
Corrosion Resistance
|
5052 to 5052
5052 to 5454
5454 to 5454 |
5356
5356
5356 |
ENGINE BLOCKS
CAST HOUSINGS |
Weld Cracking
|
356 to 356 |
A356 (4010) |
| CYLINDER HEADS |
Weld Cracking |
A201.0 to A201.0
242.0 to 242.0
240.0 to 240.0 |
4145
4145
4145 |
| FORGED PISTONS |
Weld Cracking |
5454 to 5454
5052 to 5052 |
4145
4145 |
TRUCK & TRAIN
PANELS |
Strength,
Cost Efficiency,
& Fatigue |
2218 to 2218
2618 to 2618 |
5356
- 2nd 5554(Elevated
Temperature)
5356
5356
- 2nd 5183 |
CHEMICAL
TANKERS
|
Strength &
Corrosion Resistance
|
5254 to 5254 |
5654 |
LINE HEATERS &
STEAM LINES |
Strength &
High Temperature |
5454 to 5454 |
5554 |
| TRIM |
Formability,
Anodize, & Polish |
5050 to 5050
5005 to 5005 |
5356 |