Transportation - Aluminum Alloy Selection
| Welding Application | Special Considerations | Common Base Alloys | Common Welding Alloy Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORMED TRUCK PANELS |
Formability & Corrosion Resistance |
5052 to 5052 5052 to 5454 5454 to 5454 |
5356 5356 5356 |
| ENGINE BLOCKS CAST HOUSINGS |
Weld Cracking | 356 to 356 | A356 (4010) |
| CYLINDER HEADS | Weld Cracking | A201.0 to A201.0 242.0 to 242.0 240.0 to 240.0 |
4145 4145 4145 |
| FORGED PISTONS | Weld Cracking | 5454 to 5454 5052 to 5052 |
4145 4145 |
| TRUCK & TRAIN PANELS |
Strength, Cost Efficiency, & Fatigue |
2218 to 2218 2618 to 2618 |
5356 - 2nd 5554 (Elevated Temperature) 5356 - 2nd 5183 |
| CHEMICAL TANKERS |
Strength & Corrosion Resistance |
5254 to 5254 | 5654 |
| LINE HEATERS & STEAM LINES |
Strength & High Temperature |
5454 to 5454 | 5554 |
| TRIM | Formability, Anodize, & Polish |
5050 to 5050 5005 to 5005 |
5356 |