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Chenistry/ wire feed wire easy question

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ChrisL

09-03-2004 10:22:51




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So, the wire feed wire that you buy to weld aluminum with..... is it actually made from aluminum or a mix of others metals?

how about the stainless steel wire? is it really stainless steel wire?




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ChrisL

09-05-2004 12:09:51




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 Re: Chenistry/ wire feed wire easy question in reply to ChrisL, 09-03-2004 10:22:51  
that is good enough for what I needed - thanks



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T_Bone

09-04-2004 19:01:33




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 Re: Chenistry/ wire feed wire easy question in reply to ChrisL, 09-03-2004 10:22:51  
Hi Chris,

Boy I could write for days on this one so I'm just going to give a short overview on AL electrodes. If you want a more indeapth knowledge about electrode alloys, start on Lincolns website and download a few spec sheets on there electrodes.

All electrodes have alloys mixed in of about 10% with the remaining being 90% pure of the base metal desired.

Some of the more common electrode alloys are Cu, Mg, Si, Mn, etc.

Each of the alloys help the base metal flow best. Example: When silicon is added to AL it improves fluid flow and lowers the melting point.

Depending on the electrode mfg, electrodes can have 10 to 12 alloys with each one having a different effect upon the base metal being welded.

T_Bone

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nwb

09-04-2004 15:38:13




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 Re: Chenistry/ wire feed wire easy question in reply to ChrisL, 09-03-2004 10:22:51  
It looks like your post is getting lost in the middle of the page. I'll respond and hopefully some with more knowledge will help out. I mig weld at work. We use three types of wire. One for steele, one for aluminum, and one for stainless steele. I know little about the compound that makes up the types of wire. Hope this helps or a least gets others joined in the conversation.



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