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4043 or 5356 better for cast aluminum

What is the best tig rod for cast aluminum? 5356 is stronger than 4043 but tends to get porosity when used to weld aluminum castings. 4043 is fine and usually a pretty good choice for castings because the silicon content makes it a close match for most aluminum castings.



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316L  Stainless Steel TIG Rod 1.6mm 10 pieces
316L Stainless Steel TIG Rod 1.6mm 10 pieces
316L Stainless Steel TIG Rod 1.6mm 10 pieces
£12.15
316l tig rod 1.6 5kg sr3516
316L TIG Rod 1.6 5kg SR3516
316L TIG Rod 1.6 5kg SR3516
£99.95
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316l tig rod 1.6 5kg sr3516
1.0mm 316L Stainless Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
1.0mm 316L Stainless Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
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316l tig rod 2.4 5kg sr3524
316L TIG Rod 2.4 5kg SR3524
316L TIG Rod 2.4 5kg SR3524
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5356 aluminium tig rods 5% magnesium 1.6 ar5216
5356 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Magnesium 1.6 AR5216
5356 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Magnesium 1.6 AR5216
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5356 aluminium tig rods 5% magnesium 2.4 ar5224
5356 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Magnesium 2.4 AR5224
5356 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Magnesium 2.4 AR5224
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5356 aluminium tig rods 5% magnesium 3.2 ar5232
5356 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Magnesium 3.2 AR5232
5356 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Magnesium 3.2 AR5232
£21.88
4043 aluminium tig rods 5% silicon 1.6 ar4216
4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Silicon 1.6 AR4216 2.5kg
4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Silicon 1.6 AR4216 2.5kg
£21.88
4043 aluminium tig rods 5% silicon 2.4 ar4224
4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Silicon 2.4 XP25310
4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Silicon 2.4 XP25310
£21.88
4043 aluminium tig rods 5% silicon 3.2 ar4232
4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Silicon 3.2 AR4232
4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Silicon 3.2 AR4232
£26.45
TIG FILLER RODS (x40) - STEEL Ø2.0 - 0.33KG - 330mm (BLISTER)
TIG FILLER RODS (x40) - STEEL Ø2.0 - 0.33KG - 330mm (BLISTER)
TIG FILLER RODS (x40) - STEEL Ø2.0 - 0.33KG - 330mm (BLISTER)
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TIG FILLER RODS (x40) - STAINLESS STEEL (316L) Ø2.0 - 330mm (BLISTER)
TIG FILLER RODS (x40) - STAINLESS STEEL (316L) Ø2.0 - 330mm (BLISTER)
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£13.72
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40 TIG FILLER RODS - ALU (AlMg5) Ø2.0 - 330mm - Blister
40 TIG FILLER RODS - ALU (AlMg5) Ø2.0 - 330mm - Blister
£15.56
2 brazing rods flux coated alu ø 2mm l. 500mm
2 BRAZING RODS FLUX COATED ALU Ø 2mm - L. 500mm
2 BRAZING RODS FLUX COATED ALU Ø 2mm - L. 500mm
£7.28
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Mild Steel Multi-Pack TIG Filler Rods (3 x 1kg)
£37.95
TIG Welding Filler Rods - 12 x 1kg MULTI-VALUE PACK, 5356, 4043A, 316L and A15
TIG Welding Filler Rods - 12 x 1kg MULTI-VALUE PACK, 5356, 4043A, 316L and A15
TIG Welding Filler Rods - 12 x 1kg MULTI-VALUE PACK, 5356, 4043A, 316L and A15
£167.50
1.0mm a15 mild steel tig filler rods
1.0mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
1.0mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
£15.40
1.6mm a15 mild steel tig filler rods
1.6mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
1.6mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
£12.85
2.4mm a15 mild steel tig filler rods
2.4mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
2.4mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
£12.45
2.4MM XP ER 70S-6 A18  MILD STEEL TIG WIRE X 5.0KG
2.4MM XP ER 70S-6 A18 MILD STEEL TIG WIRE X 5.0KG
2.4MM XP ER 70S-6 A18 MILD STEEL TIG WIRE X 5.0KG
£21.35
1.0MM XP ER 70S-6 A18  MILD STEEL TIG WIRE X 5.0KG
1.0MM XP ER 70S-6 A18 MILD STEEL TIG WIRE X 5.0KG
1.0MM XP ER 70S-6 A18 MILD STEEL TIG WIRE X 5.0KG
£37.89
1.6MM XP ER 70S-6 A18  MILD STEEL TIG WIRE X 5.0KG
1.6MM XP ER 70S-6 A18 MILD STEEL TIG WIRE X 5.0KG
1.6MM XP ER 70S-6 A18 MILD STEEL TIG WIRE X 5.0KG
£23.80
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