SuperGlaze Aluminum MIG Wire Product Catalog (pdf)

1 Aluminum MIG WIRE Product CATALOGFor Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)About The LincolnElectric CompanyLincoln electric is the world s premiermanufacturer of welding equipmentand consumables. No company onearth is more focused on the ever-changing needs of the weldingprofessional. Our business is all abouthelping companies make their weldingoperations more effective, moreefficient, more profitable. lincoln is truly your One Source when it comes to welding. We re acompany that continually rededicatesitself to the equally important goals ofexceptional quality, and exceptionalservice.

2 Our field support team with hundreds of field sales engineersand thousands of knowledgeable andresponsive lincoln distributors incountries all over the world is thelargest in the industry. Innovative thinking. A quality andservice-first attitude. Freshapproaches to design, manufacturing,and packaging. Worldwide s lincoln electric . About SuperGlaze Aluminum MIG WireFor superior welding performance, turn to SuperGlazealuminum MIG wire from lincoln electric . SuperGlaze prevents the problems usually associated withaluminum wire feeding such as birdnesting, tangling andburnback to provide a stable arc, great feedability andexceptional control every time you weld !

3 The keys areSuperGlaze s smooth surface finish and consistentchemical composition. What this means for you is qualitywire that produces a quality Us Put Our Experience to Work for YouAs a major supplier of welding wire, lincoln electric is theleader in MIG wire manufacturing technology. We carry thatsame technology and expertise to our Aluminum MIG wiremanufacturing. Our fully integrated Aluminum MIG wirefacility uses state-of-the-art equipment to produce acomplete range of Aluminum alloys including 1100, 40434047, 5183, 5356, 5554 and 5556. What Makes Our SuperGlaze Stand Out Fromthe Rest?

4 Three unique features:1. A proprietary process which gives SuperGlaze asuperior surface finish for optimum surface A manufacturing process that precisely controls thealloy chemical composition to produce consistentphysical State-of-the-art testing equipment to evaluate thesurface condition and feedability of the wire toensure problem-free welding. What all this means to you is outstanding welding charac-teristics, spool to spool, time after time. lincoln s aluminumMIG wire coupled with our advanced MIG weldingequipment makes Aluminum as easy to weld as any and makes lincoln the one source for all youraluminum welding IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn.

5 22 -- 33 PPrroodduucctt SSeelleeccttiioonn GGuuiiddee ..44 -- 55 AAlluummiinnuumm WWiirreess ..66--1122 PPaacckkaaggiinngg ..1133 TTyyppiiccaall OOppeerraattiinnggPPrroocceedduurreess ..1144--1155 Here s How Our Process Works:Controlling AlloysThe process of making Aluminum MIG wires is a complexone, but one in which lincoln has a clear and distinctadvantage. First, we utilize automated titling furnaces toefficiently produce the proper Aluminum alloys. With thisequipment, we are able to hold tight tolerances in thecomposition. The alloy is carefully refined prior to castingto minimize hydrogen, alkaline metals, and CastingSecond, we use a continuous casting process speciallyconfigured to high alloy materials.

6 This process keeps thesurface free from imperfections and the WireIn the last manufacturing step of the process, we useadvanced wire drawing technology to preserve bothsurface integrity and internal soundness. Testing the WireTo ensure superior quality of welding wire, continuousfinished Product inspection is done. Surface quality isevaluated along with feedability and welding guarantees every spool of wire is PerformanceMost Aluminum MIG welding problems are caused by poorfeeding. Since Aluminum is relatively soft, it is importantthat the wire surface be as smooth as possible for bestfeedability.

7 SuperGlazeproducts provide easierfeeding than competitiveproducts because they havefewer surface imperfections asshown at the right. SuperGlazewire also feeds with less forcethan typical competitiveproducts as the feedabilitytest graph shows. What thismeans is better control of theweld puddle for the also means longer gun linerand contact tip life as burn-backs do not our MIG welding process knowledge, we understandthat welding performance is one of the most importantcriteria used when selecting a wire. Aluminum MIG wiretends to produce a welding arc that is less stable thanother materials because Aluminum conducts electricitybetter.

8 Small changes in wire diameter, wire feed speed,and current produce dramatic changes in weld beadprofile, arc length and can even cause equipmentdowntime due to wire burnback and fusing to tip. Ourcontinuous evaluation of finished Product ensuresconsistency in manufacturing. You can count on Lincolnaluminum MIG wire for superior arc stability, weldappearance, integrity and SuperGlaze Advantage5356 Wire SurfacesMagnified 60xTypical CompetitiveProductSuperGlaze Best in Class ExcellentTimePoorWire Jams and Stops FeedingFeedabilityTypicalCompetitiveProd uct LincolnSuperGlaze ProductTM lincoln LincolnSuperGlazeSuperGlaze Product ProductTMTMT ypicalCompetitiveProductElectrode 1100 is highly resistant to chemicalcorrosion and has good crack resistance.

9 Suitable forelectrical and chemical applications utilizing aluminumbase metal with little or no alloying elements. Like all1 XXX filler alloys, lincoln s SuperGlaze 1100 is thesoftest Aluminum MIG wire and requires extra care toensure good feeding. SuperGlaze 4043 is a great choice for the welding ofheat-treatable base alloys and more specifically the 6 XXXseries alloys. It has a lower melting point and more fluiditythan the 5 XXX series filler alloys and is preferred bywelders because of its favorable operating type wires are also less sensitive to weld crackingwith the 6 XXX series base alloys.

10 SuperGlaze 4043 issuitable for sustained elevated temperature service, 150 F (65 C).6789A lower melting point and higher fluidity are twoadvantages SuperGlaze 4047 has over its cousinSuperGlaze 4043. SuperGlaze 4047 produces veryclean weld deposits and possesses excellent operatorappeal. It can be used as a substitute for an ER4043type wire to increase silicon in the weld metal, minimizehot cracking , and produce higher fillet weld shearstrength. SuperGlaze 4047 is suitable for sustainedelevated temperature service, above 150 F (65 C). SuperGlaze 1100ER1100DC+ SuperGlaze 4043ER4043DC+ SuperGlaze 4047ER4047DC+ SuperGlaze 5183 is designed to weld high magnesiumalloys to meet higher tensile strength on 5083 and 5654 base materials when requiredtensile strengths are 40,000 psi (276 MPa) or applications are in the marine and cryogenicindustries, and high strength structural 5183ER5183DC+ Aluminum MIG WIRE SELECTION 5356ER5356DC+ SuperGlaze 5554ER5554DC+ SuperGlaze 5556ER5556DC+111012 SuperGlaze 5356 is our most popular Aluminum MIGwire.