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 |