AWS A5.10 ER4043 Low Temperature Alloy Aluminum Welding Wire ER4043 TIG Welding Wire

Introduction:

ER4043 is an aluminum-silicon alloy welding wire that contains about 5% silicon. It has good fluidity and a low melting point, which allows it to reduce heat input during the welding process, thereby effectively reducing the risk of welding deformation and stress. Due to its excellent welding performance and low crack sensitivity, ER4043 is widely used in welding cast aluminum alloys, especially in industries such as shipbuilding, locomotives, chemicals, food processing, sports equipment, molds, furniture, containers and containers. In addition, the welding joint of ER4043 welding wire has strong corrosion resistance, but poor plasticity, so when selecting welding materials, it needs to be considered based on specific application requirements.

Parameter:

Composition: Si=4.5-6.0%; Fe≤0.8%; Al balance
Description: ER4043 is an aluminum-silicon alloy welding wire containing 5% silicon, with a melting point of 573-625°C, good fluidity, and strong resistance to hot cracking, but insufficient ductility. Due to the high silicon content, when used for welding high magnesium alloys, brittle Mg2Si is easily generated in the weld, which reduces the plasticity and corrosion resistance of the joint. In addition, the surface color of the weld is dark, and the color is different from the base material after anodization.
Purpose: Used as filling material for argon arc welding and gas welding of aluminum alloy workpieces and castings other than aluminum-magnesium alloys. Commonly used for welding of 600 series aluminum alloys such as 6061, 3000 series and 2000 series aluminum alloys and cast aluminum. Widely used in railway locomotives, chemical industry, food and other industries.

Feature:

• Low melting point: Due to its approximately 5% silicon content, ER4043 welding wire has a lower melting point, which helps reduce heat input during welding, thereby reducing the risk of deformation and stress in the heat affected zone (HAZ).
• Good fluidity: The low melting point also makes ER4043 welding wire have good fluidity during the welding process, helping to obtain uniform and beautiful welds.
• Corrosion resistance: The silicon element contained in ER4043 welding wire forms eutectic silicon in the weld metal, which not only enhances the connection function of the welded joint, but also improves the corrosion resistance of the welded joint.
• Reduce crack susceptibility: The low melting point eutectic and eutectic in the weld can fill the role and produce a "self-healing" effect, reducing crack susceptibility.

Application:

1. Welding aluminum alloys: ER4043 welding wire is particularly suitable for welding cast aluminum alloys, especially for the welding of 5xxx and 6xxx series aluminum alloys.
2. Welding joints: The joints obtained by welding with ER4043 welding wire have poor plasticity and are suitable for application scenarios that have specific requirements for weldability.
3. Improved weldability: The Si element in ER4043 welding wire is beneficial to improving the weldability of 7075 aluminum alloy, although it may lead to a reduction in the plasticity of the welded joint.

Q&A:

Q: What are the advantages of using ER4043 welding wire for welding?
A: When welding with ER4043 welding wire, due to its low melting point and good fluidity, it can reduce the risk of welding cracks and improve the corrosion resistance of the weld.

Q: What are the performance characteristics of ER4043 welding wire in welding joints?
A: Because the joint welded by ER4043 wire contains eutectic silicon, although it has a strong connection effect, it has poor plasticity and uneven grain structure, which may affect the overall performance of the welded joint.