Transportation - Aluminum Alloy Selection

 

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 - 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