Low Porosity Aluminum Welding Wire

Specification

Applications and Solutions

• Pressure Vessel Manufacturing: Essential for welding gas cylinders, air tanks, and any vessel that must hold internal pressure without leaks or structural weakness.

• Aerospace and Defense: Required for welding safety-critical structures, fuel tanks, and components that undergo Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) like X-ray or UT (Ultrasonic Testing).

• High-Aesthetic Welds: Ideal for cosmetic welds where surface porosity must be eliminated to achieve a smooth, high-quality finish without grinding defects.

• Automated/Robotic Welding: Ensures defect-free continuous runs on high-speed lines, preventing costly reworks and inspection failures.

FAQ

• Q: If my wire is clean, why am I still getting porosity?A: While our wire minimizes the primary source, porosity can still be caused by improper base metal preparation (oil, paint, thick oxides), inadequate shielding gas coverage (drafts, low flow), or excessive joint moisture/contamination.

• Q: What is the benefit of shaving the wire compared to just chemically cleaning it?A: Shaving mechanically removes the thicker, harder aluminum oxide layer (Al2​O3​), which chemical cleaning alone may not fully penetrate. This dual process ensures the cleanest possible wire surface for feeding and melting.

• Q: How should low porosity wire be stored?A: It must remain in its original, sealed, moisture-proof packaging until immediately before use. Once opened, it should be stored in a dry, climate-controlled environment, or ideally, in a heated drying cabinet, especially in high-humidity climates.