DETAILS
5183 is designed to weld high magnesium alloys to meet higher tensile strength requirements. Use on 5083 and 5654 base materials when required tensile strengths are 40,000 psi (276 MPa) or greater. Typical applications are in the marine and cryogenic industries, and high strength structural aluminium fabrication
Features
- Smooth arc transfer for the most demanding 5183 applications
- Optimal arc stability and feedability
- Designed for ease of use on semi-automatic spooled applications
Service Information
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CONFORMANCE
| CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| ABS | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| BV | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| CCS | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| CWB | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| DB | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| DNV-GL | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| KR | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| LR | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| RINA | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
| TUV | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| Classification | Shielding Gas | Polarity |
Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ER5183 Requirement | Not Specified | Not Specified | 275 (40) min. |
| Typical Result, As-welded | 100% Ar | DC+ | 280-310 (41-45) |
WIRE COMPOSITION
| Classification | %Al | %Be | %Cr | %Fe | %Mg | %Mn | %Si | %Ti | %Total Cu | %Zn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER5183 Requirement | Remainder | 0.0003 max. | 0.05 - 0.25 | 0.40 max. | 4.3 - 5.2 | 0.50 - 1.0 | 0.40 max. | 0.15 max. | 0.10 max. | 0.25 max. |
| Typical Result | Remainder | 0.0002 | 0.07 | 0.13 | 4.9 | 0.6 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
| Diameter | Shielding Gas |
Gas Flow
L/min (CFH) |
Polarity |
CTWD
mm (in.) |
Wire Feed Speed
m/min (in/min) |
Voltage
volts |
Approx. Current
amps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Result | 100% Ar | 25 (53) | DC+ | 16 (⁵/₈) | 18 (709) | 23.3 | 180 |
| Typical Result | 100% Ar | 25 (53) | DC+ | 16 (⁵/₈) | 13 (512) | 24.3 | 210 |
| Typical Result | 100% Ar | 25 (53) | DC+ | 19 (³/₄) | 9 (354) | 25.1 | 280 |