DETAILS
SuperGlaze® 5183 Aluminum Magnesium Manganese alloy is commonly used for higher strength welding of 5XXX and 6XXX base materials. Higher strength and superior salt water corrosion resistance with common shipbuilding base materials compared to 5356.
Features
- Designed for applications where higher strength is required
- Provides very high as-welded strength for high magnesium alloys such as 5083
- Excellent corrosion resistance ideal for shipbuilding and marine applications
Service Information
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CONFORMANCE
| CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | AWS A5.10 | ER5183 |
WIRE COMPOSITION
| Classification | %Be | %Mg | %Zn | %Cr | %Cu | %Fe | %Mn | %Si | %Ti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER5183 Requirement | 0.0003 max. | 4.3 - 5.2 | 0.25 max. | 0.05 - 0.25 | 0.10 max. | 0.40 max. | 0.50 - 1.0 | 0.40 max. | 0.15 max. |
| Typical Result | 0.0003 max. | 4.9 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.12 | 0.6 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mm (.035") | 100% Ar | 14-24 (30-50) | DC+ | 12.7 (¹/₂) - 15.9 (⁵/₈) | 19.6 (770) | 21.6 | 185 |
| 1.2 mm (3/64") | 100% Ar | 14-24 (30-50) | DC+ | 12.7 (¹/₂) - 15.9 (⁵/₈) | 12.7 (500) | 23.0 | 210 |
| 1.6 mm (1/16") | 100% Ar | 14-24 (30-50) | DC+ | 12.7 (¹/₂) - 15.9 (⁵/₈) | 9.1 (360) | 24.8 | 280 |
| 2.4 mm (3/32") | 100% Ar | 85 (180) | DC+ | 19.0 (³/₄) | 8.0 (315) | 28.0 | 500 |
| 3.2 mm (1/8") | 100% Ar | 85 (180) | DC+ | 19.0 (³/₄) | 5.1 (200) | 30.3 | 535 |