Recreation - Aluminum Alloy Selection
| Welding Application | Special Considerations | Common Base Alloys | Common Welding Alloy Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| BICYCLE FRAMES, SPORT WHEELS, CHAIRS |
Strength, Fatigue, & Anodize | 6061 to 6061 (Post weld heat-treated) 6013 to 6013 (to be Post weld heat-treated) 7005 to 7005 7046 to 7046 5086 to 5086 |
5356 4043 - 2nd 4643 5356 - 2nd 5183 5356 - 2nd 5183 5356 |
| BASEBALL BATS | Strength |
7046 to 7046 7050 to 7050 |
5356 4145 |
| SNOWMOBILES | Elevated Temperature & Strength | 6061 to 6061 |
4043 - 2nd 5356 |
| LEISURE BOATS | Strength & Corrosion Resistance |
5454 to 5454 5052 to 5052 |
5356 5356 |
| LAWN FURNITURE |
Weld Cosmetics & Strength |
6063 to 6063 | 4043 - 2nd 5356 |
| CAST JOINTS FOR BRAZING |
Strength & Brazability |
710.0 to 710.0 711.0 to 711.0 |
5356 5356 |