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	Welding Process Welding Process

TIG

Stick

MIG

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

	Color Color

	Green

	Tungsten Electrode Type Tungsten Electrode Type

Pure

	AWS Material Code AWS Material Code

	Welding Current Designation Welding Current Designation

DCEP

	Weight Weight

Less than 1 lbs.

1 to 4.9 lbs.

5 to 9.9 lbs.

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

AWS

	Shielding Gas Required Shielding Gas Required

Yes

	Approximate Rods per Pound Approximate Rods per Pound

325

	Shielding Gas Included Shielding Gas Included

	Spool Diameter Spool Diameter

	Shape Shape


Coil	Rod

	Wire Type Wire Type

Solid

	Melting Temperature Melting Temperature

720-845° F

1070° F

	Arbor Hole Size Arbor Hole Size

0.63"

	Braze Type Braze Type

Flux Required

	Approximate Length per Pound Approximate Length per Pound

650 ft.

975 ft.

1,130 ft.

	Finish Finish

Flux Coated

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Tungsten Electrodes for Aluminum and Magnesium

Grind these electrodes to your exact specifications.

Each

Dia.	Lg.	For Joining	Tungsten Electrode Type	Color	Welding Current Designation	Specifications Met		Each
0.040"	7"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	00000000	00000
1/16"	7"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	00000000	0000
3/32"	7"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	00000000	0000
1/8"	7"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	00000000	0000
5/32"	7"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	00000000	00000
3/16"	7"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	00000000	00000
1/4"	7"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	00000000	00000

Package

Dia.	Lg.	For Joining	Tungsten Electrode Type	Color	Welding Current Designation	Specifications Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.040"	7"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	10	00000000	000000
1/16"	7"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	10	00000000	00000
3/32"	7"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	10	00000000	00000
1/8"	7"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	10	00000000	00000
5/32"	7"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	10	00000000	00000
3/16"	7"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	5	00000000	00000
1/4"	7"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	5	00000000	00000

Ready-to-Use Tungsten Electrodes
for Aluminum and Magnesium

These electrodes come with a 20° angle on both ends.

Each

Dia.	Lg.	For Joining	Tungsten Electrode Type	Color	Welding Current Designation	Specifications Met		Each
1/16"	2 1/4"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	00000000	00000
3/32"	2 1/4"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	00000000	00000
1/8"	2 1/4"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	00000000	00000

Package

Dia.	Lg.	For Joining	Tungsten Electrode Type	Color	Welding Current Designation	Specifications Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1/16"	2 1/4"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	10	00000000	000000
3/32"	2 1/4"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	10	00000000	00000
1/8"	2 1/4"	Aluminum, Magnesium	Pure	Green	AC	AWS Standards	10	00000000	00000

High-Strength TIG Welding Rods for Aluminum

These rods create stronger welds than standard TIG welding rods for aluminum. They are ER5356, which is for aluminum 5050, 5052, 5083, 5356, 5454, and 5456.

1 lbs.
Dia.	Lg.	Welding Current Designation	Shielding Gas Required	Shielding Gas Included	Approximate Rods per Pound		Pkg.
ER5356
0.035"	36"	AC	Yes	No	325	00000000	000000
1/16"	36"	AC	Yes	No	90	00000000	00000
3/32"	36"	AC	Yes	No	40	00000000	00000
1/8"	36"	AC	Yes	No	20	00000000	00000
5 lbs.
ER5356
0.035"	36"	AC	Yes	No	325	00000000	000000
1/16"	36"	AC	Yes	No	90	00000000	00000
3/32"	36"	AC	Yes	No	40	0000000	00000
1/8"	36"	AC	Yes	No	20	00000000	00000

TIG Welding Rods for Aluminum

ER1100 rods are for aluminum 1100, 3003, and 5005.

ER4043 rods are for aluminum 3003, 3004, 5052, 6061, and 6063.

1 lbs.
Dia.	Lg.	Welding Current Designation	Shielding Gas Required	Shielding Gas Included	Approximate Rods per Pound		Pkg.
ER1100
1/16"	36"	AC	Yes	No	90	00000000	000000
3/32"	36"	AC	Yes	No	40	00000000	00000
ER4043
0.035"	36"	AC	Yes	No	325	00000000	00000
1/16"	36"	AC	Yes	No	90	00000000	00000
3/32"	36"	AC	Yes	No	40	00000000	00000
1/8"	36"	AC	Yes	No	20	00000000	00000
5 lbs.
ER1100
1/16"	36"	AC	Yes	No	90	00000000	00000
3/32"	36"	AC	Yes	No	40	00000000	00000
ER4043
0.035"	36"	AC	Yes	No	325	00000000	000000
1/16"	36"	AC	Yes	No	90	00000000	00000
3/32"	36"	AC	Yes	No	40	0000000	00000
1/8"	36"	AC	Yes	No	20	00000000	00000

Stick Electrodes for Aluminum

These E4043 electrodes are for aluminum 3003, 3004, 5052, 6061, and 6063. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

1/2lbs.
Dia.	Lg.	Welding Current Designation	Approximate Rods per Pound		Pkg.
E4043
3/32"	12"	DCEP	50	00000000	000000
1/8"	12"	DCEP	30	00000000	00000
1lbs.
E4043
3/32"	12"	DCEP	50	00000000	00000
1/8"	12"	DCEP	30	00000000	00000
5lbs.
E4043
3/32"	12"	DCEP	50	00000000	00000
1/8"	12"	DCEP	30	00000000	00000
5/32"	14"	DCEP	9	00000000	00000

MIG Welding Wire for Aluminum

This ER4043 wire is for aluminum 43, 356, 3003, 3004, 5052, 6061, and 6063.

1 lbs.
Dia.	Wire Type	Welding Current Designation	Shielding Gas Required	Shielding Gas Included	Approximate Lg. per Pound, ft.	Spool Dia.	Arbor Hole Size		Each
ER4043
0.030"	Solid	DCEP	Yes	No	1,130	4"	0.63"	00000000	000000
0.035"	Solid	DCEP	Yes	No	975	4"	0.63"	00000000	00000
0.047"	Solid	DCEP	Yes	No	650	4"	0.63"	00000000	00000
3 lbs.
ER4043
0.030"	Solid	DCEP	Yes	No	1,130	8"	2"	0000000	00000
5 lbs.
ER4043
0.035"	Solid	DCEP	Yes	No	975	8"	2"	00000000	00000

High-Strength MIG Welding Wire for Aluminum

This wire creates stronger welds than standard welding wire for aluminum. It is ER5356, which is for aluminum 5050, 5052, 5083, 5454, 5456, 5457, and 5458.

1 lbs.
Dia.	Wire Type	Welding Current Designation	Shielding Gas Required	Shielding Gas Included	Approximate Lg. per Pound, ft.	Spool Dia.	Arbor Hole Size		Each
ER5356
0.030"	Solid	DCEP	Yes	No	1,130	4"	0.63"	00000000	000000
0.035"	Solid	DCEP	Yes	No	975	4"	0.63"	00000000	00000
0.047"	Solid	DCEP	Yes	No	650	4"	0.63"	00000000	00000
5 lbs.
ER5356
0.030"	Solid	DCEP	Yes	No	1,130	8"	2"	00000000	00000
0.035"	Solid	DCEP	Yes	No	975	8"	2"	00000000	00000

Brazing Alloys for Joining Aluminum to Copper

Material Composition
Zinc	Aluminum	Cadmium	Melting Temperature Range, ° F	Braze Type	Dia.	Lg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Joining Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper
85%	15%	0%	720° to 845°	Flux Required	5/64"	20"	13	0000000	00000

Brazing Alloys for Aluminum

Material Composition
Aluminum	Silicon	Cadmium	Melting Temperature, ° F	Braze Type	Dia.	Wt., oz.	Includes		Each
88%	12%	0%	1070°	Flux Required	1/16"	3/4	1/3 oz. Tube of Flux	0000000	000000

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