DETAILS
5556A is commonly used for welding high strength base materials like 5083 and provides good strength on 6XXX base materials. The elements are controlled to obtain increased weld strength over the 5356 alloy. It shows high corrosion resistance, making it suitable for marine applications. Good ductility and improved crack resistance
Features
- High Magnesium alloyed wire
- The elements are controlled to obtain increased weld strength over the 5356 alloy
- Good ductility and improved crack resistance
- High Corrosion resistance for Marine applications
Typical Applications
- Marine
- Aircraft
- Military Industry
Welding Positions
- All except vertical down
Shielding Gas
- I1 : Inert gas Ar (100%), #E : Argon/Helium Mixtures, Flow rate :14-24 l/min (Argon)
Special Features
- Q2 Lot® Certificate - Certified Material Test Report showing actual wire composition
Service Information
Documentation
BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) FOR THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE PRODUCT CONTAINER. SDS Search page
CONFORMANCE
| CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | AWS A5.10 | ER5556A |
WIRE COMPOSITION
| Classification | %Be | %Mg | %Zn | %Cr | %Cu | %Fe | %Mn | %Si | %Ti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER5556A Requirement | 0.0003 max. | 5.0 - 5.5 | 0.20 max. | 0.05 - 0.20 | 0.10 max. | 0.40 max. | 0.6 - 1.0 | 0.25 max. | 0.05 - 0.20 |
| Typical Result | 0.0002 max. | 5.1 | 0.00 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.11 | 0.6 | 0.05 | 0.09 |
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 |