Datasheet - Rod/wire electrode for Aluminium

Typical composition in %  
Si 6,50 - 7,50
Fe < 0,20
Cu < 0,05
Mn < 0,10
Mg 0,50 - 0,80
Zn < 0,10
Be < 0,0003
Ti 0,10 - 0,20
Others < 0,05
Others total < 0,15
Classification  
EN ISO 18273 S Al 4018 (AlSi7Mg)
Material No. 3.2371
Remarks

Welding of sand and permanent mould castings. The physical properties can be improved by heat treatment.

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Physical properties of pure weld metal (Approx. values)  
0,2 % yield strength Rp0,2 [MPa] F: 80, T6: 250
Tensile strength Rm [MPa] F: 140, T6: 310
Elongation A5 (Lo=5d0) [%] F: 2, T6: 4
Test temperature [°C] 20
Welding position
PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF
PA
PA
PB
PC
PC
PD
PE
PE
PF
PF
Shielding gas
I1, I2, I3 (Argon, Helium or Argon/Helium-mixtures)
Polarity
MIG =+, WIG ~
Dimensions  
MIG-wires [mm] 1,2; 1,6; 2,0; 2,4
TIG-rods [mm] 1,6; 2,0; 2,4; 3,2; 4,0; 5,0
Packaging
Spools Packaging units
S 100 / 0,5 kg 20 spools = 10 kg (Box)
S 200 / 2 kg 4 spools = 8 kg (Box)
S 300 / 6 kg 56 spools = 336 kg (Pallet)
B 300 / BS 300 / 7 kg 56 spools = 392 kg (Pallet)
B 400 / 18 kg 28 spools = 504 kg (Pallet)
B 400 / 40 kg 15 spools = 600 kg (Pallet)
S-100 0,5 kg
S-100 0,5 kg
S-200 2 kg
S-200 2 kg
S-300 6 kg
S-300 6 kg
B-300 7 kg
B-300 7 kg
BS-300 7 kg
BS-300 7 kg
B-400 18 kg
B-400 18 kg
B-400 40 kg
B-400 40 kg
S-200 vacuum-packed
S-300 vacuum-packed
B-300 vacuum-packed
BS-300 vacuum-packed
B400-18 kg vacuum-packed
B-400 40 kg vacuum-packed
S-200 box
B-300, BS-300, S-300 box
B400-18 kg box
B-400
40 kg box
Drums Packaging units
Eco drum 80 kg 2 drums = 160 kg (Pallet)
Jumbo-Drum / 140 kg 2 drums = 280 kg (Pallet]
Jumbo XL-Drum / 240 kg 1 drum = 240 kg (Pallet]
ECO-drum 80 kg
ECO-drum 80 kg
Jumbo-drum 140 kg
Jumbo XL-drum 240 kg
TIG-rods Packaging units
2,5 kg tube 225 tubes = 562,5 kg (Pallet)
5 kg box 120 boxes = 600 kg (Pallet)
10 kg box 60 boxes = 600 kg (Pallet)
Tube 2,5 kg
Tube 2,5 kg
Box 10 kg
Box 10 kg

TIG-rods are packed in tubes of 2,5 kg or in boxes of 5 or 10kg. The length is 1.000 mm. Each rod is stamped on one side with MIGAL.CO and the alloy number.

MIG wires

DesignationItem numberQuantity in
stock [kg]
Wire electrode MA-4018 AlSi7Mg D=1,2mm M3,4018,03,1291
Wire electrode MA-4018 AlSi7Mg D=1,6mm M3,4018,03,16455
Wire electrode MA-4018 AlSi7Mg D=1,2mm M3,4018,04,120
Wire electrode MA-4018 AlSi7Mg D=1,6mm M3,4018,04,160
Wire electrode MA-4018 AlSi7Mg D=1,2mm M3,4018,09,120

TIG rods

DesignationItem numberQuantity in
stock [kg]
TIG-rods MA-4008 AlSi7Mg D=1,6mm M3,4018,13,16350
TIG-rods MA-4008 AlSi7Mg D=2,0mm M3,4018,13,2060
TIG-rods MA-4008 AlSi7Mg D=2,4mm M3,4018,13,24160
TIG-rods MA-4018 AlSi7Mg D=3,2mm M3,4018,13,32490
TIG-rods MA-4018 AlSi7Mg D=4,0mm M3,4018,13,4070
TIG-rods MA-4018 AlSi7Mg D=5,0mm M3,4018,13,50110