Introduction
Fabricators dealing with thick aluminum plate (over 10mm) in shipbuilding, heavy equipment, and infrastructure face immense pressure to reduce labor-intensive welding hours. Our high deposition wire is the solution. By supporting welding currents of 400A to 550A and achieving deposition rates up to 7kg/hr (far exceeding manual rates), we enable significant increases in productivity. This is achieved through enhanced surface conductivity and strict control over wire cast, ensuring the wire passes smoothly through high-speed power feeders under heavy load.
Specification
| Diameter Range | 1.6mm (0.062 in), 2.0mm (0.078 in), 2.4mm (0.094 in) |
| Target Current Range | 350A to 550A (GMAW-P and Spray Transfer) |
| Deposition Rate (Target) | 4.5kg/hr to 7.0kg/hr (depending on alloy/current) |
| Required Packaging | Bulk drums (150kg to 250kg) to avoid frequent changeovers |
| Key Alloys | ER5356, ER5183 (due to higher strength and volume application) |
Applications and Solutions
Shipbuilding (Thick Plate): Joining large aluminum sections for ship hulls and offshore structures where thick plates require high deposition root and fill passes.
Heavy Equipment and Machinery: Welding thick-walled components for construction vehicles, dump trucks, and large industrial storage tanks.
Girth Welding of Tanks: Automated welding of long seams on pressure vessels and large diameter storage tanks using high-current tandem or twin-wire setups.
High-Speed Automation: Any robotic or mechanized application where the cycle time is limited by the amount of weld metal required to fill the joint volume.
FAQ
- Q: Does high heat input welding compromise the strength of the aluminum?A: High heat input can increase the size of the HAZ (Heat-Affected Zone), leading to increased softening in heat-treatable alloys (like 6061). Therefore, careful control of interpass temperature and travel speed is mandatory for high-deposition welding.
- Q: Can high deposition wire be used with standard MIG equipment?A: No. High deposition welding requires heavy-duty power sources (500A+), water-cooled torches, and robust wire feeder systems capable of handling the high current and larger wire stiffness.
- Q: Why is bulk packaging required for high deposition welding?A: At 6kg/hr deposition, a standard 7kg spool is consumed in just over an hour. Bulk drums (150kg+) allow for days of continuous, uninterrupted welding, maximizing the efficiency gain of the high deposition process.
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