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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
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Parweld 316L TIG Rod 2.4mm: 5.0kg - SR3524
Parweld 316L TIG Rod 2.4mm: 5.0kg - SR3524
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5356 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Magnesium 1.6 AR5216
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5356 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Magnesium 3.2 AR5232
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5356 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Magnesium 3.2 AR5232
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4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Silicon 1.6 AR4216 2.5kg
4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Silicon 1.6 AR4216 2.5kg
4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Silicon 1.6 AR4216 2.5kg
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4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Silicon 2.4 XP25310
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4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Silicon 3.2 AR4232
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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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2 BRAZING RODS FLUX COATED ALU Ø 2mm - L. 500mm
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1.0mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
1.0mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
1.0mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
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1.6mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
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1.6mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
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1.6MM XP ER 70S-6 A18 MILD STEEL TIG WIRE X 5.0KG
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