Aerospace Grade Aluminum Welding Wire (AMS 2417 Compliant)

Specification

Applications and Solutions

• Aircraft Primary Structures: Welding fuselages, wing boxes, and bulkheads (often 2XXX or 7XXX base metals, or Al-Li alloys).

• Space Launch Vehicles: Fabrication of fuel tanks and structural supports for rockets and satellites, demanding flawless material performance in cryogenic and high-stress environments.

• Jet Engine Components: Welding fan casings, ducts, and non-rotational parts where high fatigue and thermal stability are required.

• Defense and Military Aircraft: Fabrication and repair of tactical and strategic airframes requiring maximum reliability.

FAQ

• Q: What is the main difference between AWS A5.10 and AMS-compliant wire?A: AWS defines the minimum chemical composition. AMS compliance imposes much tighter tolerances on the chemistry, specifies cleanliness, requires stricter control over tramp elements (Fe, Cu), and mandates much more stringent quality assurance procedures and documentation protocols.

• Q: Why is surface cleanliness so important for aerospace wire?A: Contamination (e.g., drawing lubricants, oxide films) on the wire surface is the primary source of porosity in the weld metal. Aerospace standards require pristine surface finishes to ensure defect-free welds.

• Q: Is all aerospace welding done with AMS wire?A: For critical primary structures and components built to specific defense or NASA contracts, AMS or equivalent proprietary specification is usually mandatory. For non-critical components, high-quality A5.10 wire might be used.