Aerospace - Aluminum Alloy Selection
| Welding Application | Special Considerations | Common Base Alloys | Common Welding Alloy Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURAL | Strength-to-Weight Ratio, Extreme Temperature, Service life |
2219 to 2219 2014 to 2014 2024 to 2024 7075 to 7075 2090 to 2090 |
2319 4145 Special Considerations Special Considerations 2319 |
| MISSILE / AERO CASTINGS |
Strength-to-Weight Ratio | A357 to 357.0 | 357.0 |
| AEROSPACE HARDWARE |
Strength-to-Weight Ratio | 6061 to 6061 6013 to 6013 If Anodized Post weld heat-treated |
4043 - 2nd 5356 4043 - 2nd 5356 5356 4643 - 2nd 4043 |
| TURBINE BLADES AND TORQUE CONVERTERS |
Strength-to-Weight Ratio | 711.0 to 711.0 | 5356 5356 5356 |
| BODY PANELS |
trength, Extreme Temperature, Service life |
201.0 to 201.0 | 5356 |
| FRAME SECTIONS |
Strength, Extreme Temperature |
355.0 to 355.0 | 4009 (C355) |