Automotive - Aluminum Alloy Selection
| Welding Application | Special Considerations | Common Base Alloys | Common Welding Alloy Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEAT EXCHANGERS |
Pressure Seal, Corrosion Resistance & Thin Wall Burst Pressure |
3003 to 3003 3003 to 6061 6061 to 6061 |
4047 - 2nd 4043 4047 - 2nd 4043 4047 - 2nd 4043 |
| WHEELS | Shear Strength, Fatigue & High Temperature |
5454 to 5454 5454 to 6061 A356 to 5454 |
5554 5554 5554 |
| DRIVE SHAFTS |
Torque/Shear Strength & Fatigue |
6061 to 6061 | 4043-2nd 5356 |
| BUMPERS & SUPPORTS |
Impact Strength, Corrosion Resistance & Extrusions |
7005 to 7005 7021 to 7021 7029 to 7029 |
5356 5356 5356 |
| BODY PANELS |
Tensile Strength, Corrosion Resistance & Thin Wall Welding |
6009 to 6009 6111 to 6111 |
4043 - 2nd 4047 4043 - 2nd 4047 |
| FRAME SECTIONS |
Strength & Fatigue, High Temperature |
6061 to 6061 | 4043, 5356 5554 |
| CYLINDER HEADS BLOCKS - PANS |
High Temperature, Strength-to-Weight Ratio & Heat Transfer |
A356 A380 A319 |
A356 & 4008 4145 4145 |