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E4043 is a general purpose aluminum electrode for arc welding aluminum alloys. The arc is stable and operates at low temperatures with a minimum of spatter and fuming. The welds are strong, dense, and free of porosity on both production and maintenance applications. E4043 is a great choice when welding heat-treated aluminum parts. This welding rod may also be used in brazing applications.
Typical Applications: arc welding aluminums alloyed with copper, silicon and manganese, excellent for joining dissimilar grades of aluminum
| AWS Class: | E4043 |
| Alloy: | E4043 |
| Certification: | AWS A5.3/A5.3M:1999 (R2007) |
| ASME: | SFA A5.3 |
| Current: | DCEP |
| Tensile Strength, kpsi: | 14 min |
| Yield Strength, kpsi: | *NS |
| Elongation in 2″ (%): | *NS |
*Not Specified
Typical Wire Chemistry as per AWS A5.3(single values are maximum)
| Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Zn | Ti | Be | AL | Other |
| 4.5-6.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0008 | REM | 0.05 each-0.15 max total |
| Typical Welding Parameters | |||
| Diameter | Process | Amps (flat) | |
| in | (mm) | ||
| 1/8″ | (3.2) | SMAW | 75-130 |
| 3/32″ | (2.4) | SMAW | 50-85 |
| 5/32″ | (4.0) | SMAW | 100-165 |
