C610 Aluminum Bronze A-1 Electrode
Nominal Chemical
Composition
INTRODUCTION
Aufhauser Aluminum Bronze A-1 Electrode is designed for joining and surfacing on aluminum bronzes with up to 10% Al and for dissimilar joints between steels and CuAl-bronzes. Aluminum Bronze A-1 produces strong, dense, ductile, and crack-free weld deposits that will work-harden under compression. Possesses excellent weldability, stable arc, less spatters; easy to remove slag.
APPLICATIONS
- Joining aluminum bronzes of similar composition, high strength copper-zinc alloys, silicon bronzes, manganese bronzes, some nickel alloys, many ferrous metals and alloys, and combinations of dissimilar metals
- Overlaying cast iron, steels and copper alloys
- Ship building, seawater applications, desalination plants, chemical industry, pump parts which are attacked by salt water (propellers, bearings, etc.)
- Surfacing wear- and corrosion-resistant bearing surfaces
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chemical CompositionCopper | Aluminum | Manganese | Zinc | Silicon | Lead |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Remainder | 6.0 - 9.0 | 0.50* | 0.20* | 0.10* | 0.02* |
* max (Other)
Note: Copper contains Silver
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Copper and its alloys require a relatively high heat input with shortened welding time. Higher preheat temperatures and faster welding rates than for steel are necessary.
PHYSICAL and MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Machinability | Excellent |
Current Used | DC Reverse Polarity (electrode +) |
Position(s) | Flat and Horizontal |
Tensile Strength | 68,000 psi |
Yield Strength | 28,000 psi |
Elongation in 2" | 47% |
Brinell Hardness (3000 kgf) | 115-135 |
Hardness will vary depending on weld quality and welder expertise. |
SPECIFICATIONS MEET OR EXCEED
AWS A5.6 Class ECuAl-A1 |
STANDARD SIZES AND DIAMETERS
Diameters | Lengths | Amperage |
---|---|---|
3/32" | 12" | 80-100 |
1/8" | 14" | 90-120 |
5/32" | 14" | 120-140 |
3/16" | 14" | 120-140 |
COMMON BASE METALS
UNS | DIN |
---|---|
C 60600 | Cu Al5 |
C 61000 | Cu Al8 |
C 68700 | CuZn20Al1 |
TYPICAL USES FOR ALLOY C610
Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
---|---|---|---|
Architecture | Decorative Applications | Appearance | Appearance |
Decorative Applications | Appearance | Gold Color | |
Decorative Applications | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Fasteners | Bolts | Forming Characteristics | Formability |
Bolts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Industrial | Overlay on Steel for Wearing Surface | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance |
Overlay on Steel for Wearing Surface | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Overlay on Steel for Wearing Surface | Welding Characteristics | Weldability | |
Pump Parts | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Pump Parts | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Pump Parts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Pump Parts | Mechanical Properties | Toughness | |
Shafts | Forming Characteristics | Formability | |
Shafts | Mechanical Properties | Ductility | |
Shafts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Tie Rods | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Tie Rods | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Tie Rods | Welding Characteristics | Weldability | |
Welding Wire | Welding Characteristics | Weld Alloy - C613 |