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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
SKU staticarc1.6
£12.15
316L TIG Rod 1.6 5kg SR3516
316L TIG Rod 1.6 5kg SR3516
316L TIG Rod 1.6 5kg SR3516
SKU SR3516 xp30368
£99.95
Pre-order
1.0mm 316L Stainless Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
1.0mm 316L Stainless Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
1.0mm 316L Stainless Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
SKU RT-316-1.0-1K
£24.85
Pre-order
Parweld 316L TIG Rod 2.4mm: 5.0kg - SR3524
Parweld 316L TIG Rod 2.4mm: 5.0kg - SR3524
Parweld 316L TIG Rod 2.4mm: 5.0kg - SR3524
SKU SR3524 5055365563276
£92.00
316L TIG Rod 3.2 5kg SR3532
316L TIG Rod 3.2 5kg SR3532
316L TIG Rod 3.2 5kg SR3532
SKU SR3532 5055365563283
£90.80
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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
SKU 5055365329995 AR5216 XP25316
was £29.95
Save £8.07
£21.88
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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
SKU 5055365330014 AR5224 XP25320
was £23.95
Save £2.07
£21.88
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
SKU AR5232 5055365330021 XP25312
£21.88
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
SKU 5055365329957 AR4216 XP25308
£21.88
4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Silicon 2.4 XP25310
4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Silicon 2.4 XP25310
4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 5% Silicon 2.4 XP25310
SKU 5055365329971 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
SKU 5055365329988 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)
SKU 087231 3154020087231
£8.66
TIG FILLER RODS (x40) - STAINLESS STEEL (316L) Ø2.0 - 330mm (BLISTER)
TIG FILLER RODS (x40) - STAINLESS STEEL (316L) Ø2.0 - 330mm (BLISTER)
TIG FILLER RODS (x40) - STAINLESS STEEL (316L) Ø2.0 - 330mm (BLISTER)
SKU 087279 3154020087279
£13.72
40 TIG FILLER RODS - ALU (AlMg5) Ø2.0 - 330mm - Blister
40 TIG FILLER RODS - ALU (AlMg5) Ø2.0 - 330mm - Blister
40 TIG FILLER RODS - ALU (AlMg5) Ø2.0 - 330mm - Blister
SKU 087286 3154020087286
£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
SKU 047433 3154020047433
£7.28
Mild Steel Multi-Pack TIG Filler Rods (3 x 1kg)
Mild Steel Multi-Pack TIG Filler Rods (3 x 1kg)
Mild Steel Multi-Pack TIG Filler Rods (3 x 1kg)
SKU RT-A15-MVP
£37.95
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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
SKU RT-MVP-BULK
£167.50
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
SKU RT-A15-1.0-1KG
£15.40
1.6mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
1.6mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
1.6mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
SKU RT-A15-1.6-1KG
£12.85
2.4mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
2.4mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
2.4mm A15 Mild Steel TIG Filler Rods 1KG
SKU RT-A15-2.4-1KG
£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
SKU XP10336
£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
SKU XP10324
£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
SKU XP10330
£23.80
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